Interview: Tia Mowry Talks New Projects, Busy Mom Life, and How She Keeps Her Family Healthy
Tia Mowry does it all. From balancing her career as an actress and author, to playing her most important role as a mom, Tia has learned a thing or two about managing a hectic life while making the time to care for her family. And like many moms, that includes efforts to help keep them healthy.
Tia’s not the only mom that is at the helm of the health of her family. In fact, approximately 80 percent of family healthcare decisions are made by moms.
Tia knows that with so much on their plate, moms can use every ounce of help they can get to ensure that their family stays healthy – especially during cold and flu season. Through a new campaign, “Mom ‘Nose’ Best,” Tia will help educate families about the severity of influenza, and the importance of annual vaccination – the single best way to help prevent the flu, as part of a family’s overall flu prevention strategy.
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Knowing the flu can have a serious impact on the entire family, Tia is excited to share monthly tips with information and resources that can help other fellow moms and families throughout the flu season. In addition to healthy eating, hand washing and keeping away from crowds during peak cold/flu season, Tia’s other tips include:
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- How to check for local influenza activity utilizing the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s free influenza tracker
- The best time of day to make doctor’s appointments to avoid crowded waiting rooms and germs
- Essential household areas to disinfect that are frequently used and often carry germs
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The flu is a contagious disease that can cause mild to severe illness, and in some cases, can lead to serious complications, hospitalization, or even death. In fact, each year 5 to 20 percent of the US population contracts the flu, which results in over 44 million days of lost productivity. As such, the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year.
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Tia Mowry joined me recently to share details on her latest projects, how she manages life as a busy mom, and her personal experiences with helping her family stay healthy. She also shared tips and resources, as well as updates on flu vaccine options available this year.
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Take a look at our chat above.
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To learn more tips to keep your family healthy this season, visit: TiasFluTips.com and FluMistQuadrivalent.com.
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Meet Our Guests:
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Actress/Producer Tia Mowry-Hardrict is one of the most sought after talents in the entertainment business today. Currently in its third season, Tia can be seen starring on and producing the hit TV Land series “Instant Mom” with the season premiere slated for Saturday, September 19th. Tia also serves as the host of her own successful Cooking Channel series “At Home with Tia Mowry” and is currently working on its second season.
As her television, film, and business endeavors have continued to blossom, Tia has also continued to pursue work behind the scenes, recently selling an untitled Drill Sergeant comedy project to Nickelodeon. When not acting, Tia spends time working with several charities including the Make A Wish Foundation, and the Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Born in Germany, Tia now lives in Los Angeles with her husband, actor Cory Hardrict, and her son Cree Taylor.
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Dr. Peter A. Lechman is the Medical Director of Northwestern Medicine’s Lakeview Region and a member of Clinical Faculty at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and The Lurie Children’s Hospital, Chicago. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, completed his graduate studies at J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and received his Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. He is Board Certified in Pediatrics and is a licensed physician and surgeon in Illinois, as well as a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is heavily involved in the Ukrainian community in Chicago, as his parents emigrated from Ukraine. He is a member of the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America, on the board of the Ukrainian School of Chicago and assists with Plast, the Ukrainian Scouting Organization.
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