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Ask The Expert–Ask Lysol Cold & Flu Season Questions 50.00 AMEX Giveaway

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Did you know flu and cold activity most commonly peaks in the U.S. in January or February?  I had no idea, but I’ve been sick for two weeks now and I was sick in January too. Oh, I’m so sick of the flu (and constant colds) already and so I’m excited to be working with Lysol to learn and share more information about the flu and prevention. The timing of the flu is unpredictable and can vary from season to season but seasonal flu activity can occur as late as May (I sure I don’t get it again) – are we ever safe?! There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding cold and flu…so to help us understand the key facts we need to know about them: the symptoms they cause, how they are different, and — most importantly — how you can help to protect yourself, your family, and those around you from spreading germs, Lysol has created a free online community (Lysol.com) where you can get awesome tips and advice from other community members and health experts.

In fact, on Tuesday, March 1st Dr. Laura Jana (nationally acclaimed pediatrician and mother of 3) will be answering your  Cold & Flu Season questions right here on Mom Start!

 

 

If you can’t make the video chat, you can still ask questions by going to the Facebook page and leaving your questions in advance (and getting a chance to win a gift card) then tune in on your own time and watch Dr. Jana answer your questions or visit the Facebook page to share your own tips and learn what works for others!

 

You should go ahead and “like” the official Lysol page and submit a question for Dr. Jana on the chat topic: cold and flu.

Enter to Win:

50.00 AMEX Gift Card

To Enter:

Visit Lysol’s Facebook page and watch one of Dr. Jana’s video chats. Come back here and leave me a comment telling me something that you learned.

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This giveaway ends March 14th.  I enjoy working with Lysol and have worked with them in the past. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

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  48. lysol wipes have 2 sides – one for regular touch ups and the other side to scrub tough messes
    msboatgal at aol.com

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  71. I learned that with new babies one thing you should really focus on is the diaper changing area-make sure it’s disinfected and clean!
    hendymartin1 AT yahoo DOT com

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  86. I learned that colds and the flu are all caused by viral infections and will have different symptoms, depending on the type of virus.

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  95. I learned that colds are actually viruses, and there are many different types of viruses and therefore, colds. A flu is from a strain of influenza, and is also a viral infection. A sore throat can be present in either a flu or a cold.

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  100. I learned that if you want to buy stuffed animals look for a label what says machine washable to get rid of germs

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    schnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com

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  110. I learned that my family fell right into the Flu season’s busiest time – January & February – my Husband & I came down w/it about 24 hrs apart over this past week-end!!!((1955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com))

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  130. I learned January and February are huge times when the fFlu is around. I thought it was more around Thanksgiving/Christmas time that the flu was around.

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  134. i learned childcare settings aren’t suppose to have soft toys that can’t be disinfected
    nannypanpan at sbcglobal.net

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  140. I learned that the difference between cleaning and disinfecting is, in cleaning you are removing germs from a surface and with disinfecting you are killing germs on a surface.

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  146. I learned the difference between cleaning and disinfecting. I didn’t really know the difference but that might be because I normally am disinfecting while I am cleaning.

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  156. I learned the highest number of Flu cases happen in January and February.
    I also learned from their status tonight that the average kid gets 6 to 10 colds a year? SERIOUSLY?

    thanks!

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  162. How cool are these video chats? 🙂 I finally found out what the difference is between a cold and the flu and how it’s often difficult to tell the 2 apart.

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  177. I learned that Lysol kills the H1N1 flu virus.
    Thanks so much.
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

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  189. WOW, I learned you can spread the flu germs to others before you yourself show any symptoms. I never knoew that, kind of scary that people who appear perfectly healthy may actually be getting you sick

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  201. Thanks for offering thisI learned a lot especially about when you are contagious and also the differance between the flu and a cold. Interesting that you can spread the flu before you actually show signs yourself.

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  202. I learned that Vitamin D is a very important nutrient, but it is certainly not the best defense against the flu. The best defense is the vaccine.

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  211. not really anything new for me but going to make hubby watch some. all viruses
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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  224. It’s so hard to tell the difference between the flu and a cold. The video chat gave advice on telling which one you might have.
    tssk10(at)gmail(dot)com

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  231. I watched the videos & learned you can actually have the flu virus without showing signs right away…ugh. no Wonder my daughter and her friends get the flu all at once!

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  250. I’ve learned that You can spread the flu the day before your symptoms develop
    Dove056 at aol dot com

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  280. I learned that the Flu is “viral”. Thank you for the chance to win!

    kdones (at) optonline (dot) net

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  282. I learned that you should check the Flu.gov website to ensure you don’t fit into an exception category otherwise you should be vaccinated for the flu yearly.

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  297. I learned that on average, kids have betwee 6 and 10 colds each year. Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

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  320. I asked on Facebook if you can catch the same cold or if they are all different. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  346. I watched video #4 in the Facebook lineup and learned that Lysol is the number one recommended brand by pediatricians.

    dchrisg3 @ gmail . com

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  351. I see that she has 3 children and runs a day care center & writes books…what a busy lady and definitely knows what she’s talking about!

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  372. Flu shots are the best defense against the flu, though Vitamin D supplementation is recommended.
    spiersrp at gmail dot com

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  384. Watched this…Lysol® Neutra Air® Fabric Mist [HQ] by Lysol (videos)0:32 and learned that Lysol® Neutra Air® Fabric Mist kills 99.9% of bacteria on soft surfaces.

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  395. Didn’t know that u can spread the flu even when you don’t have any symptoms or appear sick! 😮
    dawnzig (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  396. i learned that children typically have 6-10 colds a year that is alot!
    Great giveaway thank you.
    tishajean@ charter.net

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  405. I learned one of the worst things about cold and flu is that you can spread them without ever knowing you are sick. You are usually contagious long before you show any symptoms. That’s why the flu usually takes out a whole household!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  412. I learned that it’s not really necessary to disinfect toys when the toy is used in a home setting by only one child. Worry more about shared toys or toys in shared environments.

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  423. I TAKE CARE OF MY GRANDSON I REFUSE TO LET HIM GO TO DAYCARE, WHEN HE WAS GOING HE WAS SICK THE FIRST 60 DAYS OF HIS LIFE, EVERYTHING IS SPREAD FROM CHILD TO CHILD.
    I DON’T THINK THEY DISENFECTED ANYTHING. THANKS FOR GREAT SWEEP

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  435. I learned you really only need to worry about disinfect toys if you have multiple children or they are in a share toy environment.

    lyndsey.rullman at hotmail dot com

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  444. Wow – I was surprised to find out that you can spread flu & cold without knowing that you are sick! No wonder it makes the rounds in our house so fast. I follow the sickie around with a can of Lysol, but it doesn’t help. And now I know why!

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  451. Great video I learned alot the one that sticks out the most is that lysol does help with the h1 n1 (I hope I did that right) flew virus. Thank you for the chance for a great prize.

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  452. I like Lysol on FB (Sarah Smile) and I asked if the Old Wives Tale of getting a cold with your hat off when your hair is wet is fact or fiction.

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  474. I watched the one with 2 kids and they think kids should not miss school and they started a mission for health and started the healthy habits in schools

    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

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  498. Thanks for the giveaway…LYSOL® Disinfectant Spray kills 99.9% of viruses and bacteria on commonly touched, hard, non-porous surfaces in your home when used as directed:
    Kills 99.9% of mold and mildew
    Kills 99.9% of bacteria on soft surfaces as a spot treatment
    Kills 99.9% of odor causing bacteria
    Kills 99.9% of viruses and bacteria

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  504. Hi Jesssie,

    You won the Lysol gift card giveaway. Please send me your name phone number and address for shipping from the sponsor. Thanks and congrats on winning!

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