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Get Ready for Back to School Germs with a Kinsa Smart Thermometer #Giveaway

August 6, 2015 by Susan

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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Susan here to talk about the nastier side of going back to school. But… I’ve got a great product to tell you about and an awesome giveaway. Thanks to Kinsa for sponsoring this giveaway.

What I dread the most about my kids going back to school is going back to runny noses and fevers.

How to Get Ready for Back to School Germs

You can’t stop the spread of germs when it comes to kids going to school, but I try to be prepared.

Here are five tips…

  • Teach your kids to wash their hands all. the. time. (Or as often as is reasonably possible).
  • Attach little hand sanitizers to their backpacks.
  • Remind them to try not to touch their mouths, eyes and ears as it can spread the germs from their hands.
  • Encourage your kids to drink lots of water and eating healthy foods with lots of vitamin C.
  • Have a plan for which parent or caretaker will stay home when one of your children does get sick.

And your bonus tip… be prepared with a Kinsa Smart Thermometer and App so you can measure and track your children’s temperatures.

Yes, I’m excited to introduce you to this genius new smart thermometer to help you manage those inevitable back-to-school bugs.

Kinsa Family Health Tracking

Testing The Kinsa Smart Thermometer

Thankfully, ever since school ended in June, we have been fever-free. In fact, I was waiting for a fever to hit so we could test out our new Kinsa smart thermometer and app.

But we’ve been blessed with a summer free of sickness… so far. (We still have all of August until my girls go back to school in September.)

So we tested our Kinsa smart thermometer while we were healthy. And now we’re really ready to go when that first school-year bug hits.

Setting It Up

Can I admit I don’t love setting up new techy gadgets? And I was a little worried that this would be hard to use.

Thankfully, I was pleasantly surprised.

Kinsa Thermometer with Package

Once I opened the Kinsa box, I thought perhaps I better look at the instructions. But instead I decided to first download the app.

And then… I didn’t need ANY instructions.

The app guided me through setting up and using the thermometer for the first time. It was shockingly easy to use. I love that I didn’t need to read any paper instructions or even watch a video online to see how to use it. The setup wizard on the app told me everything I needed to know.

Within a few minutes, my girls and I had set up accounts for each of us, taken and recorded all of our temperatures.

Kinsa Smart Thermometer and App

My girls loved that they got to “pop the bubbles” on the screen of my iPhone while they were having their temperatures taken. It’s like a little game to distract kids for the 10 seconds it takes the thermometer to register the temperature.

Kinsa Thermometer Plugged In

Why You’ll Love It

Here are a few of the reasons you’ll love the Kinsa Smart Thermometer…

  • It’s simple to use, offers professional accurate and has only a 10-Second read time.
  • The animated screen with the floating bubbles that kids can “pop” will help keep your squirmy child happily distracted.
  • You can use it orally or under the arm… or rectally (but I’ve never used that option).
  • No batteries are required, so it’ll never die.
  • It’s easy to clean and you can use with any disposable probe covers.
  • You can plug it directly into your phone or use the optional extension cord.
  • The FREE app helps you track your family’s health over time, making it easy to share with your doctor.

The Kinsa award-winning Smart Thermometer gives you fast and accurate temperature readings. Easy to use and toddler-approved! Just $29.99.

Watch it in Action

Their Mission

Kinsa has a big goal in mind.

Kinsa Mission

Also… Coming Soon…

Kinsa is launching their second product — the instant Kinsa Smart Ear Thermometer — in the next month. Be sure to sign up for the Kinsa mailing list to be notified when the pre-sales campaign goes live – it will be on a steep discount from retail pricing, and you can get yourself a great deal!

Kinsa Smart Thermometer Giveaway

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Use the form below to enter to win a Kinsa Smart Thermometer and a $50 Amazon gift card. (US only.)

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How to Get Ready for Back to School Germs

 

Written by Susan Carraretto, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
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297 Comments

  1. Susan Smith says

    August 29, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    I have 2 children that do seem to get sicker during the school year.

    Reply
  2. Trisha McKee says

    August 29, 2015 at 2:17 pm

    I have on child in school, and she definitely seems to be more susceptible to illnesses during the school year.

    Reply
  3. Courtnie Miller says

    August 29, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    I don’t have any kids, but I am a college student. Once winter comes around, I always get sick.

    Reply
  4. e michelle says

    August 29, 2015 at 11:51 am

    I have two in school! the little one is always getting sick! This would be awesome to have at home, the other thermometers always take a different reading each time so i basically have to an average!

    Reply
  5. Tabatha says

    August 29, 2015 at 11:08 am

    2 in school but no more sickness than usual during the school year since we homeschool

    Reply
  6. Danielle Magee says

    August 29, 2015 at 10:45 am

    I’ve got two kids in school and they don’t usually get sick more often during the school year.

    Reply
  7. Lisa Carr says

    August 29, 2015 at 9:47 am

    I have 3 kids going to school. Yes, as soon as school starts, one of them comes home sick.

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  8. Candie L says

    August 29, 2015 at 9:22 am

    I have two kids in school. Yes, they get sicker. I have already had one miss school this year because they were sick. Thank you

    Reply
  9. tina reynolds says

    August 29, 2015 at 8:30 am

    I have three kids attending elementry school and yes I find they get sick much more often during school

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  10. Robin says

    August 29, 2015 at 7:35 am

    My son is in school and I find he gets sick from the germs at the school.

    Reply
  11. Melissa says

    August 29, 2015 at 4:21 am

    2 and yes they do because of the germs spreading around!

    Reply
  12. Renee Davila says

    August 29, 2015 at 4:01 am

    I have 1 more left in school

    Reply
  13. Daniel G. says

    August 29, 2015 at 3:12 am

    1, they def do. Sooo many germs

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  14. laurie murley says

    August 29, 2015 at 2:57 am

    I have 2 going and it seems the first month one of them get sick when they start back to school

    Reply
  15. Dawn Reid says

    August 29, 2015 at 1:23 am

    We have two in preschool and yes, I think they get more sick through the school year.

    Reply
  16. Jen says

    August 29, 2015 at 12:31 am

    None and nope.

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  17. Sarah L says

    August 28, 2015 at 11:43 pm

    subscribe Kinsa email: slehan at myway dot com
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  18. Peggy Rydzewski says

    August 28, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    One child entering the third grade and one entering pre school.

    Reply
  19. Jennifer H. says

    August 28, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    I have one and yes she does get sick more in school.

    Reply
  20. liz l says

    August 28, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    1- always in the fall!

    Reply
  21. Teresa Moore says

    August 28, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    I have one child attending school this year. And guess what? School has only been in session two weeks and she had to miss school today because she has a bad cough and a fever! Ugh!

    Reply
  22. Melissa S says

    August 28, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    I have one attending school and yes, he definitely gets sick more during the school year.

    Reply
  23. Lesley F says

    August 28, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    My granddaughter is not old enough for school yet but I know when my boys were in school they seemed to be sick more

    Reply
  24. Stephanie Davis says

    August 28, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    I have 3 school age children and they DEFINITELY get sick more often during school months!

    Reply
  25. Richard Hicks says

    August 28, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    instagram ID is gmrich22

    Reply
  26. Tammie Venne says

    August 28, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    I have one in school and she might be slightly more likely to get sick but her little sister always gets sick from the germs that big sister brings home

    Reply
  27. Mary Songer says

    August 28, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    I don’t have kids in school anymore but I have teachers in the family and they get sick from the germs of the kids. This looks like a cool devise to own.

    Reply
  28. Michael Perkins says

    August 28, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    2 (wife is a teacher) son is high school. They both do a few colds a year

    Reply
  29. Stephanie Larison says

    August 28, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    My oldest started Kindergarten this year, and she’s been sick for a week and a half now.

    Reply
  30. Nicole C. says

    August 28, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    I have 1 attending school and, yes, she does get sick more often during the school year.

    Reply
  31. Lyndsey R. says

    August 28, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    I have one child in school. I feel it does get more sick during the school year. However, a couple years ago we started using essential oils and we both haven’t been sick in a couple years now. However, my nephew who lives with us is always sick.

    Reply
  32. clynsg says

    August 28, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    My children are grown, but my grandchild is in 1st grade.

    Reply
  33. Patricia E. says

    August 28, 2015 at 10:15 am

    I have 2 kids in school. And yes, it always seems they get sick a lot more during the school year then on breaks. Especially right when they start back!

    Reply
  34. Kirsten says

    August 28, 2015 at 8:58 am

    I have a daughter in college. Yes, kids get sick more in the school year.

    Reply
  35. Bridgett Wilbur says

    August 28, 2015 at 8:12 am

    I have one child going back to school and I do find they get sick more while in school.

    Reply
  36. kim keithline says

    August 28, 2015 at 7:57 am

    I have 1 son in school right now and he is always sick during the school year

    Reply
  37. Kim H says

    August 28, 2015 at 6:43 am

    I have two in school and one is always sick and the other never sick

    Reply
  38. Jerry Marquardt says

    August 28, 2015 at 3:28 am

    I have one kid that already went back to school. He always seems to get sick sometime after school starts. I don’t know if it’s from the other kids or the cooler weather.

    Reply
  39. Sarah L says

    August 28, 2015 at 2:33 am

    subscribe email: slehan at myway dot com

    Reply
  40. chris v. says

    August 28, 2015 at 12:55 am

    one in college and they always get sick at the first of semester

    Reply
  41. charlene says

    August 28, 2015 at 12:21 am

    I only have one in school now. It seems like every year by the third week of school she is sick .

    Reply
  42. Lisa says

    August 27, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    I actually don’t have kids having married later in life. However, I often notice that my friends children get sick far more often during the school year.

    Reply
  43. Catherine R says

    August 27, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    I do not have any kids, but I have many friends that do. We all get sick more often once their kids head back to school

    Reply
  44. Chris Martinez says

    August 27, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    I’ve got three headed back. Every year, without fail, they all catch a bug in October. Just when we think we’ve made it!

    Reply
  45. Nannypanpan says

    August 27, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    I have one in school who gets sicker during the school year

    Reply
  46. [email protected] says

    August 27, 2015 at 2:37 pm

    I have two grand children in school. Yes they do get more sick.

    Reply
  47. Karen Drake says

    August 27, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    I have two grandkids in school, they do get sick more during the school year.

    Reply
  48. Samantha Meyer says

    August 27, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    I have three nieces that attend school throughout the year, the younger ones do end up getting sick more often during the school year than they do in the summer

    Reply
  49. jill rivera says

    August 27, 2015 at 9:02 am

    By the end of the year, they use around 10 sicks or personal mental holiday.

    Reply
  50. brandy c says

    August 27, 2015 at 2:57 am

    I do not currently have any children in school.

    Reply
  51. Michele Baron says

    August 27, 2015 at 12:01 am

    I have 2 grandchildren going back to school….and yes, they are always sicker during the school year

    Reply
  52. Brittany harper says

    August 26, 2015 at 11:04 pm

    My oldest will be attending school nextbyear. He didn’t quite make the cut off date this time but I imagine he will probably be more sick once school starts.

    Reply
  53. Kristi C says

    August 26, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    I have two in school now and they do seem to get more illnesses when school is in session.

    Reply
  54. Summer B. says

    August 26, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    I have 3, they are in 7th , 2nd, 1st grade.

    Reply
  55. Laura Lane of Harvest Lane Cottage says

    August 25, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    Just one attends school. She’s healthy.

    Reply
  56. Erica B. says

    August 25, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    We have one, but she isn’t in school yet.

    Reply
  57. Sunnymay says

    August 25, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    My daughter has one in preschool. He came down with a lot of colds after starting his play dates and education. I think hygiene is something that needs reinforcing at home and away. Plus having hand sanitizer when a sink and soap aren’t nearby is key, along with sneezing into your elbow so you don’t spread the germs as far.

    Reply
  58. McKim says

    August 25, 2015 at 4:43 pm

    My kids are grown, and my grandsons aren’t old enough for school yet. My daughter is a third grade teacher, and is always sick with something she got from her students.

    Reply
  59. richelle bowers says

    August 25, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    I have 2 kids attending school. pretty rare when they get sick

    Reply
  60. Alicia says

    August 24, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    2 kids in school!

    Reply
  61. debbie campbell says

    August 24, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    My kids are out of school, but they definitely only got sick when they were in the classroom.

    Reply
  62. Judy Schechter says

    August 24, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    I don’t have any children but my good friend has kids in school who seem to get sick all the time. I would share this awesome prize with her!

    Reply
  63. Robin Abrams says

    August 24, 2015 at 11:54 am

    We have 2 attending school this year. Yes they both get sick alot they have bad allergy’s

    Reply
  64. Mandala says

    August 24, 2015 at 1:46 am

    Have two young nephews going to school and they often get sick with in the fall. Thanks!

    Reply
  65. Vera says

    August 23, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    I have 2 in school and we all get sick more once school starts.

    Reply
  66. megan tilley says

    August 23, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    We have a toddler who is not in school but4 of my six nieces and nephews are in school 9,9,8, and 1st!

    Reply
  67. Lori Walker says

    August 23, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    I have one – and yes!

    Reply
  68. Danielle says

    August 23, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    I have 2 kids left in school and they are always more sick during during the school year

    Reply
  69. Wendy Mastin says

    August 23, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    I have 2 grandchildren that attend school, but I also work in a school and am prone to these germs.

    Reply
  70. Amanda Schaeffer says

    August 23, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    I have 5 kids going to school this year and yes they always get sick during the school year.Flu shots help

    Reply
  71. lonnie hutchinson says

    August 23, 2015 at 8:29 am

    I have 2 kids in school and yes they always get sick during the school year especially fall.

    Reply
  72. Kaylin Bruce says

    August 22, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    I have 2 boys. One in Kindergarten and the other in 3rd grade. I can definitely tell that they get sicker when school is in session.

    Reply
  73. Theda Sinozich says

    August 22, 2015 at 11:57 am

    I have 2 children in school, and yes they get sick more during the school year.

    Reply
  74. Teri says

    August 21, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    I have 1 daughter starting Kindergarten and 1 daughter in preschool. They definitely experience sickness more often when school is in session!

    Reply
  75. Karla R. says

    August 21, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    I have one child in school and luckily she does not get sick much!

    Reply
  76. Tanya Devenney says

    August 21, 2015 at 9:53 pm

    My daughter starts highschool this year and every year she is constantly sick through the first semester.

    Reply
  77. Tabathia B says

    August 21, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    I have four attending school, 2 in college and the other 2 in elementary and high school and yes they do get sick more while school is in session

    Reply
  78. Danielle J. says

    August 21, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    I have three children that I am homeschooling ages 4 and under, and they are sick all year round. There is usually a month or two break between illnesses. I have no idea why this is but I’ve come to expect it.

    Reply
  79. heather d says

    August 21, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    I have 3 and yes school time is always when they tend to get sick

    Reply
  80. Jeanna Massman says

    August 21, 2015 at 1:17 am

    I have one grandson in pre-school! Yes, he is more often sick when school is in session!

    Reply
  81. Meghan Berdelle says

    August 20, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    My toddler is not in school yet!

    Reply
  82. Mel says

    August 20, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    One in school and one in daycare. They catch everything!

    Reply
  83. Gina Gallagher says

    August 20, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    I have one boy entering 3rd grade and one entering Pre-K. They are definitely sick more often when in school!

    Reply
  84. Elizabeth Owens says

    August 19, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    I have one kid in school and I really notice an increase in sickness when the school year starts. Sometimes I feel like I cannot get a break!

    Reply
  85. Jenna H says

    August 19, 2015 at 9:55 pm

    I have two kids attending school. I do find they get sick most often in the winter months.

    Reply
  86. Sara says

    August 19, 2015 at 9:00 pm

    Two, and honestly never thought about that!

    Reply
  87. gregg deering says

    August 19, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    Our grand daughter will be starting in 2 years.

    Reply
  88. Jesse S says

    August 19, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    We have 2 and yes they do seem to get sick more during the school year.

    Reply
  89. Sharon Braswell says

    August 19, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    I have nieces and nephews attending school and they always get more sick during the school term!
    I think the schools need to use these too!

    Reply
  90. Venus Marie Lay says

    August 19, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    I have two currently in school and yes, they do tend to get more colds and minor viruses while in school.

    Reply
  91. JESSICA C says

    August 19, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    no kids in school yet. but going to kindergarten soon. I find he doesn’t get sick too often unless he goes near germy kids

    Reply
  92. Carly D. says

    August 19, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    None yet but from experience with children in general, they always seem to get sicker during school.

    Reply
  93. James Cooper says

    August 19, 2015 at 11:25 am

    I don’t have any children.

    Reply
  94. Raisha says

    August 19, 2015 at 7:59 am

    This is wonderful news for any school because we know how kids getting involved with germs easily. I wish this thermometer available in country.

    Reply
  95. Miranda Ward says

    August 18, 2015 at 5:59 pm

    I have 2 currently Attending school , I always found when there was a bug running rampant we always got it!

    [email protected]

    Reply
  96. Christine Baker Cox says

    August 18, 2015 at 10:43 am

    I have one child attending school. I don’t notice that she is sick more often when in school. She has allergies, so she has bad times of the year for that.

    Reply
  97. Dandi D says

    August 18, 2015 at 7:12 am

    I have one is school, and yes, he seems to get sick more often in the fall and winter.

    Reply
  98. Kristin says

    August 18, 2015 at 12:26 am

    I have two in preschool. I’ll regret saying this but we haven’t had ti too bad with illnesses yet…

    Reply
  99. Ricky H says

    August 17, 2015 at 11:57 pm

    I have two kids in school, and they do get sick more during school. My son may already be coming down with something and school just started last week!

    Reply
  100. Laura Collins says

    August 17, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    I have 3 grandkids

    Reply
  101. laura says

    August 17, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    I have 1 and she does get sick from school Blah

    Reply
  102. Kelly Massman says

    August 17, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    I only have one kid in school, but the whole family seems to get sick a lot during the school year and especially in the winter. Thank you.

    Reply
  103. Emily N. says

    August 17, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    I don’t have kids.

    Reply
  104. JIM GRIFFIN says

    August 17, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    This is awesome!

    Reply
  105. Julie Lundstrom says

    August 17, 2015 at 10:43 am

    I have 2 kids that attend school.

    Reply
  106. Maureen says

    August 16, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    I have three who will be attending school this fall. I do find that they get sick more often during the school year, however we had our share of sickness over the summer too!

    Maureen
    [email protected]

    Reply
  107. Kathy Ross says

    August 16, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    My kids are grown. However my boyfriend and another person in the family work in the public and are more at risk of getting germs. They do get sick more easily in the winter.

    Reply
  108. mary lee anderson says

    August 16, 2015 at 6:37 pm

    My children are grown, but I am a teacher and see first-hand how the school year brings along illnesses, especially in the winter.

    Reply
  109. Paul Southall says

    August 16, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    Great Review! You were blessed to have a sickness free summer 🙂 I have included this giveaway at http://sweepstakesandgiveawayshub.com/pin/kinsa-smart-thermometer-giveaway/ to help get the word out.

    I Have 4 children myself and school starts for us in this week so im getting preparing now as well to help keep them all healthy.

    Reply
  110. kyl neusch says

    August 16, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    don’t have any kids attending school

    Reply
  111. Kimmy Ripley says

    August 16, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    My daughter is starting kindergarten this fall! So excited. She is my only child so this is a new experience for me!

    Reply
  112. Stacey b says

    August 16, 2015 at 1:57 am

    I have 2. One is just starting pre-k, but my other I do notice gets sick more during the school year. He has asthma too so it really makes getting the cold or flu more difficult.

    Reply
  113. Samantha Wagner says

    August 16, 2015 at 1:08 am

    We homeschool, but my son seems to get sick more than the rest of us.

    Reply
  114. Rebecca says

    August 15, 2015 at 10:16 pm

    I have the kids attending school, and, yes, I find that they get sick more often in the winter months. I usually have them take vitamin c throughout the winter to help fight colds.

    Reply
  115. shirley says

    August 15, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    We have 4 in school, and they do get sick more , when in school.

    Reply
  116. Sarah Hall says

    August 15, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    I have three grandsons in school this year and yes, they do seem to get sick more often when they are around more children in the school months.

    Reply
  117. Selinda says

    August 15, 2015 at 8:44 am

    I have one attending school. Last year we did pretty good at not getting sick, hoping for a repeat performance this year!

    Reply
  118. Jessie C. says

    August 14, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    Two in school now, they do get sick more often during the school year.

    Reply
  119. Carol Nine says

    August 14, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    I don’t have children attending school, but my grandchildren are all in school, and they tend to catch more colds during months when school is in session.

    Reply
  120. Rebecca says

    August 14, 2015 at 10:54 am

    I have two still in school, and yes always. I used to teach and it never failed that I would get sick as soon as school started.

    Reply
  121. Danielle Marie says

    August 14, 2015 at 6:49 am

    2 nephews but i am the one that gets sick.

    Reply
  122. Jen H says

    August 13, 2015 at 11:55 pm

    we homeschool! less sick kids! 🙂

    Reply
  123. Sara says

    August 13, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    Mine isn’t in school, but is in preschool and definitely picks up some bugs there.

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  124. Samantha says

    August 13, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    I have 3 starting back this school year. I found when they were younger they were constantly sick, now it’s just one cold a year usually at the start of winter.

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  125. Heather Swarthout says

    August 13, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    None are attending school, I am homeschooling them.:)

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  126. Kathleen says

    August 13, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    I have one attending school and no, I don’t notice her getting sick more during the school year.

    kport207 at gmail dot com

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  127. heather kaufman says

    August 13, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    My oldest is in 2nd grade this year & he seems to get sicker during school.

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  128. Anissa says

    August 13, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    I have 2 kids in school this Fall, and for the most part they stay pretty healthy, though they catch the occasional school bug.

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  129. Karine Traverse says

    August 13, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    We homeschool our 4, but I notice when their friends are in school and they spend a lot of time together they get sick more often

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  130. Alyssa Mrozek says

    August 13, 2015 at 11:17 am

    I don’t have any children in school, but I am a college student in school right now. Yes – I absolutely do get more sick during the school year!

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  131. Nicole R says

    August 13, 2015 at 9:15 am

    I don’t have any kiddos yet, but I’m working and in grad school myself (and living alone) so this would be helpful for me to use as an adult! haha I do notice I get sick more often when I have crazy-busy semesters of work, school, and other events I participate in 🙁 Oh, and in the winter, it’s the worst.

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  132. Karen Deva says

    August 13, 2015 at 5:14 am

    I have two kids in school, and they definitely get sicker during the school year than during the summer or during vacations.

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  133. Ronda says

    August 13, 2015 at 12:52 am

    I have 2 children going to school. They always get sick more often while in school then when they are not.

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  134. nichole lenz says

    August 12, 2015 at 11:55 pm

    I have one and she has polycystic ovarian syndrome and hyperthyroidism so she always gets sick very easily, anytime.

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  135. DeAnna Keller says

    August 12, 2015 at 11:34 pm

    I have 2 kids that are in school and yes, they do get sick more during the school year.

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  136. Cindy says

    August 12, 2015 at 8:25 pm

    One child in school. I am the one who get sick.

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  137. ken ohl says

    August 12, 2015 at 6:18 pm

    1 starting kindergarden this year

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  138. Heather Hayes Panjon says

    August 12, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    We Have 2 In School This Year, Yes They Do Seem To Get Sick More While School Is In Session.

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  139. Francine Anchondo says

    August 12, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    I have one in school and she gets sick more when she is in school.

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  140. EDJ says

    August 12, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    No kids in school any longer. But my youngest grandson is a middle schooler this year. Every year it’s the same routine….summer allergies, school nasties 🙂

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  141. sharon h says

    August 12, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    I have 2 kids in school and they definitely get sick more often when attending school.

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  142. Jennifer Nielsen says

    August 12, 2015 at 10:17 am

    I have one child going to school this year. Last year was her first year and she was ALWAYS sick! And this child has always been super healthy. I think before school I can remember 2 times she was ever sick. And that was in years. When she started school, the whole family was sick for 2 months straight. It was back on back on back sicknesses. She has a little sister and she was too little to be catching all of these colds. I was so unhappy with the school and other parents constantly sending their sick children to school!

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  143. jenny s says

    August 12, 2015 at 2:59 am

    I have one going into 8th grade and one in college and I have never noticed them being sicker during the school year.

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  144. Pamela Gurganus says

    August 11, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    I don’t have any kids attending school.

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  145. CLAIRE QUAILE says

    August 11, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    We will have 1 in school this fall! Dreading all those bugs and germs!

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  146. Shayna says

    August 11, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    I HAVE ONE CHILD IN SCHOOL. HE IS STARTING PRESCHOOL SO I AM SURE HE WILL BE EXPOSED TO MORE GERMS THAN HE IS USED TO.

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  147. Marissa C. says

    August 11, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    I have to young boys in daycare, and DEAR GOD YES, the diseases they bring home and spread to the rest of the family drives me crazy! I’m starting to think I’m raising petri dishes and not sons!

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  148. Karen Giasson says

    August 11, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    All of my kids are grown. However, I do have 3 grandchildren in school. And yes they do get sick more often when they are in school.

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  149. Ashley C says

    August 11, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    I have one school age child, he’ll be starting preschool this year so this will be our first school season exposed to germs!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  150. CR Williams says

    August 11, 2015 at 11:07 am

    My daughter has not started school yet.

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  151. Heather Hollands says

    August 11, 2015 at 9:08 am

    I have two teenagers, and they seem to get upper respiratory infections a lot during the school year.

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  152. Lawanna says

    August 11, 2015 at 8:54 am

    We have more than one in school and there are more sniffles once school starts. We try to promote healthy eating, good hand washing and regular bed times. This also seems to help.

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  153. Tiffany s says

    August 10, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    I don’t have any kids attending school.

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  154. Janet W. says

    August 10, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    I have two grandsons who attend school. Yes, they definitely get more sick during the school year!

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  155. Tari Lawson says

    August 10, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    I have 2 in school and yes, they do get sick more during the school year.

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  156. Mami2jcn says

    August 10, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    I homeschool 3 kids but they definitely get sicker in September because their friends go to public school.

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  157. ashley w says

    August 10, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    I have 2 boys that always get sick during the school year.

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  158. Lisa Brown says

    August 10, 2015 at 4:41 pm

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  159. Lisa Brown says

    August 10, 2015 at 4:37 pm

    I have one in school and, yes, he does get sick more often during the school year.

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  160. Dawn Monroe says

    August 10, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    Yes! The kids getting sick is one of the many reasons Im dreading back to school. I have kids in highschool and grand kids in elementary.

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  161. amyc says

    August 10, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    I only have one in school. She was sick twice as much her first year last year.

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  162. David Fultner says

    August 10, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    We only have one kiddos.

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  163. Dan Denman says

    August 10, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    We have two in school. They do tend to get sick more during the school year. Luckily it is mostly just colds.

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  164. Tiffany Benedict says

    August 10, 2015 at 9:37 am

    Haveone attending school this year

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  165. Julie Murphy says

    August 10, 2015 at 6:43 am

    I have 2. Pretty much every year they get sick in the first couple of months.

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  166. Angelica says

    August 10, 2015 at 12:43 am

    My kids aren’t school age yet but my friend’s kids definitely share a lot more colds and bugs when school is in session than over the summer.

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  167. Ellie Wright says

    August 10, 2015 at 12:41 am

    I have two and they do get sick more during the school year.

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  168. callie says

    August 9, 2015 at 11:39 pm

    My little on is only 2 but I do notice when we do church events or play groups she’s much more likely to get sick.

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  169. Wendy Pesce says

    August 9, 2015 at 11:03 pm

    I have one going into 3rd grade, and yes he firs get sick more often when in school

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  170. cjjmesser says

    August 9, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    I have two kids in school and I work there. We all get sick more often during the school year.

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  171. Ashley C says

    August 9, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    One in school and I definitely think she gets sick more during the school year

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  172. Melissa Greco says

    August 9, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    Only one little girl. She almost never gets sick

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  173. Seyma Shabbir says

    August 9, 2015 at 7:19 pm

    I have 2 sons and they def get sick when they go back to school, a lot!

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  174. sandra says

    August 9, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    we have 2 kids in school and someone’s sick probably at least once a month

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  175. Kate F. says

    August 9, 2015 at 6:18 pm

    I don’t have any kids in school right now.

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  176. JessicaT says

    August 9, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    2 kids… And they have been generally healthy so far!

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  177. Patricia Delgado says

    August 9, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    I have 3 children. One is entering 8th grade and one is going into pre-Kindergarten. The other one is still taught by mom.

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  178. chris z says

    August 9, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    i have no kids in school

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  179. Richard Hicks says

    August 9, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    We have two and yes, they do have a tendency of picking up things while in school

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  180. Jennifer Heintz says

    August 9, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    My daughter is grown and has three children of her own. These kids then to get sick more often while attending school.

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  181. D Schmidt says

    August 9, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    So far just my oldest and it was definitely a dreadful sickness year

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  182. Kelly Nicholson says

    August 9, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    How many kids do you have attending school? Do you find they get sick more often during the school year?

    i dont have any kids,and i dont get sick as much these days…hope i dont jinx myself

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  183. Lori Taube says

    August 9, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    I have three kids that we homeschool, but yes, I do think illness is more typical during that time of year.

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  184. robyn paris says

    August 9, 2015 at 11:34 am

    Right now I don’t have anyone attending school.

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  185. Tiffany Banks says

    August 9, 2015 at 11:17 am

    I have 3 kids going to school & yes they get more sick during the school year

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  186. Debbie F says

    August 9, 2015 at 8:45 am

    I don’t have any kids at all.
    But I have one nephew attending school, I’m sure my sister in law would find this really handy.
    Thanks!

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  187. Ellen Watkins says

    August 9, 2015 at 6:52 am

    I have one son who enters grade 10 this year and yes I do find that at the beginning of the school year he brings viruses home often. This would be great to have!

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  188. Jamie Johnson says

    August 9, 2015 at 3:41 am

    My stepdaughter will be a SENIOR this year! That makes me feel OLD as dirt! But to answer the question, no, she hardly ever gets sick. She must get it from her dad because neither does my husband.

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  189. jose benavides says

    August 9, 2015 at 2:52 am

    Three kids of mine attend school and yes they get sick a lot .

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  190. Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says

    August 9, 2015 at 1:52 am

    While we do not have school age children at this time ~ I can say from first hand experience and without any hesitation the frequency of illness ALWAYS increases significantly when school is in session and even more so upon return after vacation of any duration.

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  191. Rebecca Graham says

    August 9, 2015 at 1:20 am

    Three grandkids attending school. The germs pass from kid to kid during school year. Germs abound.

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  192. Brittney House says

    August 9, 2015 at 1:04 am

    I have 2 kids in school and its really easy for them to pick up colds from the other kids.

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  193. Sonal says

    August 9, 2015 at 12:39 am

    OMG!!!!! YES!!! They absolutely get sick more often during the school year. As soon as one kid in the class is sick, it spreads like wildfire! Next thing you know, the whole class has chicken pox or some other bug!

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  194. breanna pollard says

    August 9, 2015 at 12:38 am

    Juts one in school and yes we notice more sickness.

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  195. Ben S says

    August 9, 2015 at 12:36 am

    This thermometer is so cool!

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  196. Lisa Ann Smith says

    August 9, 2015 at 12:17 am

    One and definitely. I always thought it was the cooler weather.

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  197. Robin Creager says

    August 9, 2015 at 12:14 am

    I have one grandson starting kindergarten this year. It’s exciting but a little anxious for both child and parents. Love your tips, passing them along.

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  198. Sohair says

    August 9, 2015 at 12:11 am

    6 going to school and they get sick most of the school year,one gets better and the other one gets sick once the school year starts

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  199. FRANK says

    August 9, 2015 at 12:09 am

    No kids in school.

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  200. Shirley Smith says

    August 8, 2015 at 11:44 pm

    I have one Child in School at this time. And as soon as School begins, The Colds, coughs and sickness begins and then spreads throught the Family… Ahhh School time .

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  201. christine burd says

    August 8, 2015 at 11:38 pm

    I have no children at home but when my 3 were little they did get sick more often during the school yr.

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  202. Vicky Watkins says

    August 8, 2015 at 11:37 pm

    2 and yes one more than the other

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  203. Elizabeth H. says

    August 8, 2015 at 11:11 pm

    I don’t have any kids in school, well, yes, I do! A classroom of 4 sweet special needs children!

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  204. Carol Burgess says

    August 8, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    Two going to school. They definitely get sick more in school

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  205. Jorge Granda says

    August 8, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    I don’t have any kids, but I could use new shoes from the Rack Room.

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  206. Kitty Kelleher says

    August 8, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    2, they always get sick when they return to school, never fails.

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  207. nickie says

    August 8, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    I have 1 in school and he is rarely sick over the summer but frequently sick during the school year.

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  208. Linda Kish says

    August 8, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    I don’t have any kids in school but I have grown “kids” that work with the public and they bring home every cold and flu that comes up just as if they were in school.

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  209. beth shepherd says

    August 8, 2015 at 9:38 pm

    I have 3 children ready for school and I feel like they can get more sick throughout the school year. Thank you

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  210. heather crawford says

    August 8, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    We have 3 kids in school and yes they do get sick more in school..

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  211. danizilla says

    August 8, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    I don’t have any children but I do seem to get sick very frequently myself. Especially with the people I work with who have kids who get them sick.

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  212. Debbi Wellenstein says

    August 8, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    I have four grandchildren in school. I think they do get sick more often during the school year.

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  213. heather says

    August 8, 2015 at 8:07 pm

    The kids do get sicker during the school year.

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  214. crystal gibson says

    August 8, 2015 at 7:36 pm

    I have one daughter in school and it seems like she gets sick all the time during school. It doesn’t help that back to school time is also the start of cold and flu season.

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  215. Dana Rodriguez says

    August 8, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    None attending school this year but I agree that school time means an increase in germs!

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  216. Ty says

    August 8, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    Two of my daughters attend an online school so they are rarely sick since they are not exposed to other sick kids often.

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  217. Katherine says

    August 8, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    My son isn’t in school yet.

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  218. Suzanne K says

    August 8, 2015 at 5:03 pm

    Just my daughter, but she’s away at college so won’t be bringing home (to me) colds!

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  219. Chrystal D says

    August 8, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    I don’t have any kids attending school this year.

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  220. amanda hardesty says

    August 8, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    I have three in school and they always catch more colds during the school year.

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  221. Carol Godfrey says

    August 8, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    I have 2. Yes, they tend to get sick shortly after the school year begins.

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  222. janet woodling says

    August 8, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    My children are grown. However, one of my daughters is a Kindergarten teacher. She gets sick as soon as the school year starts.

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  223. heather s says

    August 8, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    No kids in school. My nephew goes back next week and yes he gets sicker from school then when at home

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  224. Christina Sparks says

    August 8, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    I have one in school and yes they tend to get sicker during the school year.

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  225. Megan Marie Evans says

    August 8, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    1 kid not in school.

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  226. josephine evans says

    August 8, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    My LO starts school this year and he is so excited. He doesn’t get a whole lot of colds so I can only imagine how many he will get once he starts school.

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  227. Theresa says

    August 8, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    Our kids are about to be in school, so I am not sure yet if they will be sick more often. I hope not!

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  228. RussR says

    August 8, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    Just one and she only gets sick during school – just too many kids close together.

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  229. Robin M says

    August 8, 2015 at 11:52 am

    I have two very healthy (knock on wood) children.

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  230. james doyle says

    August 8, 2015 at 11:26 am

    No kids 🙁 sorry

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  231. Cynthia C says

    August 8, 2015 at 10:52 am

    My kids are grown now but when they were in school they were always pretty healthy year-round.

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  232. Megan Zuchowski says

    August 8, 2015 at 10:36 am

    Yeah they definitely get sick during the school year: ( it’s awful

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  233. Sarah Hayes says

    August 8, 2015 at 10:09 am

    my LO hasn’t started school yet but she definitely get sick more when she is around other kids a lot

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  234. Ann Fantom says

    August 8, 2015 at 9:52 am

    I have one daughter going to school. She definitely get sick more during the school season

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  235. Kimberly Hilbert says

    August 8, 2015 at 9:08 am

    My daughter works in a school and she definitely gets more colds during the school year when the kids get sick.

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  236. Liza Vladyka says

    August 8, 2015 at 9:08 am

    3 and yes it goes around and around we do get flu shots and it helps some

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  237. mrsshukra says

    August 8, 2015 at 3:01 am

    Just 1 now and yes!

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  238. greentopiaries says

    August 8, 2015 at 2:21 am

    Yes, I do find that true about the school year. This would be absolutely amazing to have. Thanks for the chance!

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  239. Noreen says

    August 8, 2015 at 1:58 am

    Normally I would say yes but we are on our second week of colds and infections, I have two kids in school

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  240. Rachel DeHart says

    August 7, 2015 at 11:47 pm

    I don’t have any kids in school yet but i dread the sickness when they start.

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  241. Stephen Alexander says

    August 7, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    We got one kid and not really.

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  242. Kathy Stevenson says

    August 7, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    I have 2 girls in school and they definitely get more sick when they are there!

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  243. shelly peterson says

    August 7, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    I have just one in school and he doesn’t get sick too often, but it’s mostly during school season.

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  244. Amanda Whitley says

    August 7, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    only one out of my 3 are attending school. she doesn’t get sick often but she brings it home and her brothers get sick.

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  245. Tom says

    August 7, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    None in school now, but definitely more sick time during school

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  246. harold says

    August 7, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    We have one going to school, yes I do find them getting more sick during the school year.

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  247. Chris Dehart says

    August 7, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    I got one kid getting ready to start his first year.

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  248. Margaret Smith says

    August 7, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    I have two kids that attend school and yes, they tend to get sick more often during the school year.

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  249. Starla B says

    August 7, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    This is so awesome. Such a wonderful concept. I have two in school and they definitely get sick more often during the school year than not in school. So many kids and interactions cause this. Im glad that they have a great pediatrician!

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  250. Heather B says

    August 7, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    This year my youngest joins his brother and sister so I will have all 3 in school. I do find not only do they get sicker when school is in session but so do their father and I !

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  251. Sandy Klocinski says

    August 7, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    I have no kids at home and yes I do believe they get sick more often during the school year

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  252. latanya says

    August 7, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    this will be my son’s first time going to school

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  253. Amanda Sakovitz says

    August 7, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    I have a niece in school and she gets sick mainly during the school year.

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  254. Thomas Murphy says

    August 7, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    I have one kid in school and I do think they get sick more when in school.

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  255. Daniel M says

    August 7, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    none here but my niece and nephew are going

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  256. Danielle D says

    August 7, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    One and yes sometimes!

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  257. steve weber says

    August 7, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    No kids! but I would love to win this for my nieces and nephews!

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  258. Adrienne Gordon says

    August 7, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    I have two, I dont find they get that sick during the year.

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  259. melissa Resnick says

    August 7, 2015 at 11:19 am

    i have one in school and yes always in sept.

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  260. Ryan Campbell says

    August 7, 2015 at 10:52 am

    Our kids are too young for school yet. But, when our oldest (3) was in daycare, she got sick often. Within the first couple weeks, she had pink eye, hand foot and mouth, and a cold all at the same time!

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  261. Elena says

    August 7, 2015 at 10:39 am

    I have one child in school. He gets sick more during school year

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  262. Anne says

    August 7, 2015 at 9:30 am

    The 4 grandchildren in pre-school get sick much more when school is in session and it is always that way.

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  263. Amy Hall says

    August 7, 2015 at 9:12 am

    We homeschool, only the 11 year old is old enough yet

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  264. Jennifer Rote says

    August 7, 2015 at 8:18 am

    I have one in school. He tends to get sick more during the school year.

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  265. Megan says

    August 7, 2015 at 7:46 am

    I have 3 and we only get sick during school 🙁

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  266. vickie couturier says

    August 7, 2015 at 7:24 am

    i have 6 grandchildren in school right now,,and yes they bring home all sorts of sickness from there

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  267. Natalie says

    August 7, 2015 at 7:22 am

    I have one daughter in school right now and she does tend to get more sick during the school year.

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  268. janetfaye says

    August 7, 2015 at 6:28 am

    My three grandchildren will be attending school. Yes they get sick more ofter during school time.

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  269. Terra Heck says

    August 7, 2015 at 1:57 am

    I have four kids attending school this year. They tend to get more sick during the winter months. Thanks.

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  270. Barbara Montag says

    August 7, 2015 at 12:43 am

    The kids are all grown up now.
    And yes they did get sick more during the school year.
    thank you

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  271. Austin Baroudi says

    August 7, 2015 at 12:21 am

    My daughter isn’t in school yet.

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  272. Sonya Morris says

    August 6, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    I have three in school this fall and they always seem to get sick when school starts!

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  273. Jessica N says

    August 6, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    II have two going into school and they always have sick times during the school year!

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  274. Tabitha says

    August 6, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    I have 1 in school.
    She is never sick in the Summer.
    Once school begins she is constantaly sick.

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  275. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    August 6, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    We have 4 in school….I think they do get sick easier being around all those people.

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  276. LeAnn H says

    August 6, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    I have 2 and they seem to get the sniffles on a regular basis

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  277. Sarah VM says

    August 6, 2015 at 5:26 pm

    I have 2 kids attending school this year. Yes, they always tend to get sick more often during the school year.

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  278. Tamra H says

    August 6, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    No little ones in school, but I do notice my co-workers getting sick more often when they send the kids off to schoool!

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  279. Liz says

    August 6, 2015 at 3:42 pm

    I will have 2 in school. They have been healthy all summer and I know they’ll be sick by October. Couple that with the fact that I work with college students and we are a very germ-y household.

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  280. Cheryl says

    August 6, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    I don’t have any kids attending school.

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  281. Carol says

    August 6, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    I have 1 school age grandchild. He’s healthly most of the time.

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  282. Em Mahr says

    August 6, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    I have 1 school age child and he definite;y get sick more often during the school year!

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  283. Rochel S says

    August 6, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    I have 2 kids attending school and YES they definitely get more sick from all the germs at school!

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  284. Karen Glatt says

    August 6, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    I have one attending this school year and yes he gets sick more during the school year!!

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  285. Kelly D says

    August 6, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    I have 2 kids attending school. They get sick a lot even though I try to take steps to prevent illness every school year.

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  286. ColleenMarie says

    August 6, 2015 at 11:29 am

    I have 3 kids in school, and yes, they do seem to get sick more during the school year.

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  287. Linda Stewart says

    August 6, 2015 at 11:06 am

    I have three grandsons that will be attending public schools this year. Kindergarten, First grade, and Third grade. We have been pretty fortunate since they started school in that they don’t seem to catch every virus, bug, infection, and what not that goes around. That said … I will probably be eating my words by mid-September 🙂

    Reply
  288. meagan bs says

    August 6, 2015 at 9:16 am

    I have 1 kid in school and no she doesn’t seem to get sick more, she really doesn’t get sick much at all, but when she does, this would be nice to have!

    Reply
  289. Sandy Cain says

    August 6, 2015 at 9:01 am

    I have 2 grandkids going to school. They always get more sick in the school year. They catch everything that’s going around, and bring it home, and share it, even with the 6 month old baby!

    Reply
  290. April P says

    August 6, 2015 at 8:55 am

    My only child is not old enough for school yet. This thermometer is so cool! I would love to win it for my sister who’s son starts preschool next month.

    Reply
  291. Danielle says

    August 6, 2015 at 7:29 am

    my one little girl goes off to school – i think she fakes sick more than shes really sick 🙂

    Reply
  292. Vera K says

    August 6, 2015 at 6:58 am

    I have 2 kids in school this year – they generally do not get sick more than once or twice a year.

    Reply
  293. Joni says

    August 6, 2015 at 6:16 am

    I will have 3 in school when it starts next week and 1 in preschool in September. My preschooler is sick right now and this sure would be handy!

    Reply

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