People welcome one another in many different ways. Hand shake, curtsy, bow, toe tap, elbow bump. In Hawaii, the local custom is a big Aloha hug. Everybody gets a loving embrace: aunties, uncles, keikis, tutus, cousins, friends, guests, visitors, strangers…it’s a hallmark of our aloha spirit. But not during flu season. We emphasize the importance of teaching our young children to wash their hands, not touch the T- Zone ( eyes, nose, mouth ), sneeze or cough using a tissue, throw the tissue in the trash. If a tissue is not available, sneeze or cough in the Flu Buster arm band on your elbow. How can the children remember what to do? By singing and/or dancing the Flu Buster and Shaka Shake Songs! Many of our schools going through our PANDEMIC workshops are teaching their students these valuable techniques. Don’t be surprised to see some versions on YouTube shortly. Our high risk seniors with respiratory problems are most vulnerable to the virus. We must teach our young healthy children not to bring home some unwanted germs they may have picked up unknowingly at school. Even more so if Tutu lives in a senior care or nursing home. Use the SHAKA SHAKE with a great big smile…save the hugs when everyone is well. #love #family #schools
