Cold and Flu Myths: Sorting Fact from Fiction

It starts with a sniffle -- next thing you know, the whole household is sneezing, coughing, and passing tissues.  Before long, the common cold, or worse, seasonal flu, is upon you.

 

According to the CDC, up to 20% of the population gets the flu each year. The Mayo Clinic cites the common cold as the number one culprit of stay-home-sick-from-school days in children.

 

While you can't completely germ-proof your child, you can separate fact from fiction to keep your family healthier, and save time, money, and frustration. Start by putting some of the more common myths and misunderstandings to rest by reading about the top 3 cold and flu related myths.

 

Myth #1: The flu vaccine causes the flu

Truth: Getting a flu shot may cause symptoms that feel like the flu, but the viruses contained in the flu shots have been killed, or "inactivated." which means they can't cause infection. While there may be some achy side effects that can sometimes follow the flu shot, it just means your immune system is responding and processing the vaccine.

 

Myth #2: You're more likely to get sick if you're cold

Truth: Despite mom's warnings that you should bundle up, being cold does not cause a cold. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, infections prevail in winter months because they are spread when more people stay indoors for longer periods of time and are in closer contact with each other.

 

Myth #3: Hugging and kissing are great ways to spread cold and flu germs.

Truth: Cold and flu viruses like to enter the body through the nose or eyes, so a hug or a peck on the cheek isn't likely to be dangerous. Don't be afraid to give your sick child plenty of affection, and don't worry that a kiss or hug will spread your germs to him (or vice- versa).

 

Many parents recognize The Little Gym locations as safe and clean gyms for children. We work hard to ensure each and every visit lives up to your expectations. Daily and weekly cleaning and sanitation helps keep our environment sparkly and keeps the germs away. 

 

Here’s where you can help. As with any other illness, we ask that you do not come to class if your child is coughing, sneezing, or has had a fever within the last 24 hours. Our generous make-up policy allows you to attend a make-up class by simply calling us prior to the absence.

 

Early Enrollment
Early Enrollment for Summer Session starts next week!
 
Enroll in a Summer class session between March 19-24, 2012
and receive discounts, prizes and more!
 
Enroll in a summer class and get $10.00 off of tuition
AND receive a prize! (FREE summer camp or a FREE guest pass)
 
Summer Camp Flex Pass
Good for 10 camp sessions ($275.00) or 20 Camp sessions (500.00) this summer!
 
Camps run Monday-Friday 9:15am - 12:15 pm beginging June 18th and end August 24, 2012.
 
Children must be 3-10 and bathroom independent
 
Camp days must be scheduled in advance and are subject of availability.
 
Siblings from the same family may share a Flex Pass.
 
Only 50 will be sold, so get yours today!
Happenings at The Little Gym of Hunt Valley
Here is a reminder for everything you need to know about The Little Gym; from scheduling make-ups to classes and everything in-between.
 

The Little Gym of Hunt Valley is locally owned and operated by Kidz Fun and Fitness, LLC

 

2011 – 2012 Season

August 29, 2011 – June 16, 2012

 

Holidays

We’ll miss seeing you, but classes will not be held on the following days. Make-ups will be given for each of these days.

2011: 9/5, 11/24, 11/25, 12/24

2012: 1/2, 5/28

 

Scheduled Camp Closings

Winter Break Camps: 12/27/11 – 12/30/11

Spring Break Camps: 4/2/12 – 4/6/12

These weeks are not included in the Season’s tuition so make-ups are not given for these weeks.

 

YOU’RE OUR FIRST PRIORITY.

Children are best motivated to reach their potential when they establish trust with an instructor. So, we’ve built our program around nurturing that trust and building meaningful relationships with our members. We’re thrilled to have you as a member and look forward to having you with us each week. After all, we wouldn’t be here without you.

 

MEMBERSHIP HAS PRIVILEGES.

While your child benefits from classes, your whole family can enjoy the privileges of Membership. Discounts on Awesome Birthday Bashes, Camps, and even Parent Survival Nights allow everyone to get in on the fun. Plus, Members benefit from Priority Enrollment status, ensuring first choice of classes in subsequent semesters. And of course Practice Time is a chance for Members to grow their skills. See, it’s good to be a Member.

 

SAFE, SOUND, AND SQUEAKY CLEAN.

Now that you’re a Member, our home is your home. So we work hard to ensure each visit is clean and safe for you and your family. Daily and weekly cleaning and sanitation helps keep things sparkly and neat, but that’s not all. Rest assured that mats, equipment, floor and furniture were all selected with safety in mind. How can you help? We’re glad you asked. To maintain a safe environment, we simply ask that all children enter the gym in their bare feet, without jewelry, and with appropriate clothing.

 

NEED A MAKE-UP CLASS? NO PROBLEM!

Attending classes each week is the best way to keep the excitement and momentum going. But, whether it’s a stuffy nose or a trip to Grandma’s, we know some circumstances may keep your child from attending each week. Just let us know in advance and we’ll happily schedule a make-up class. That way, you never miss out on the value of your classes and we never miss out on seeing your smiling faces.

 

REFUNDS - IN CASE YOU CAN’T STAY.

We love having you as a Member. But if for some reason you can’t complete a term, we’ll simply refund the value of classes that haven’t occurred less any discounts you might have received. Just call, email or tell us in person and we’ll get you a Stop Enrollment Form to reconcile your account. We’ll process a refund for those classes you have paid for that are scheduled in the future (from the time you return the Stop Enrollment Form.)

 

Birthday Party, Camps and Parents’ Survival Nights deposits and payments are non-refundable.  If you do need to cancel for any reason, please give us at least 24 hours notice and we’ll issue you a Family Credit for use at The Little Gym of Hunt Valley. Birthday Parties may be rescheduled at no additional cost with at least two weeks. Parties that need to be rescheduled within two weeks will be charged an additional $50.00.

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