Cold winter months seem synonymous with sickness. Don’t let your family fall victim to the never-ending flu. With these simple precautions, your family won’t miss all the fun of winter. Roll Up Your Sleeve for a Flu Shot Though it isn’t 100% effective, a flu shot can diminish your chances of contracting the flu by 50 to 60 percent. Even if you do catch the flu after receiving the shot, your symptoms typically do not last as long nor are they as severe. Wash Your Hands Numerous studies have found that one of the best ways to prevent the flu is to wash your hands thoroughly and frequently. Addit......