Tips for both parents and children to help avoid winter colds and injuries:

• Wash your hands frequently. Colds are spread most often from hand to hand contact.
• Eat well. Eat five servings of fruit and vegetables a day to fight off germs!
• Get plenty of sleep.
• Wear snow boots on snowy days to avoid falls.
• Wear mittens, scarves and hats (cover all exposed skin well) to avoid frostbite. Children are more susceptible to frostbite since they have smaller fingers and toes. Plus, children can get so involved playing in the snow that they don't notice the symptoms.