Its that time of year again where the cold or flu might get YOU! The best thing to do to lower your chances of getting sick is to wash your hands.
Clean hands prevent infections. Keeping hands clean prevents illness at home, at school, and at work. Hand washing can prevent infection and illness from spreading from family member to family member and, sometimes, throughout a whole community. The first thing I do when I get home is wash my hands in hopes of not brining home anything to my family. Try not to touch your face, eyes or nose with unwashed hands as it gives those germs an easy way into your system.
Wash Your Hands: The Right Way (from the CDC)
When washing hands with soap and water:
One of my children demonstrating how to wash… well… everything!
PS… It’s flu shot time.
Clean hands prevent infections. Keeping hands clean prevents illness at home, at school, and at work. Hand washing can prevent infection and illness from spreading from family member to family member and, sometimes, throughout a whole community. The first thing I do when I get home is wash my hands in hopes of not brining home anything to my family. Try not to touch your face, eyes or nose with unwashed hands as it gives those germs an easy way into your system.
Wash Your Hands: The Right Way (from the CDC)
When washing hands with soap and water:
- Wet your hands with clean running water and apply soap. Use warm water if it is available.
- Rub hands together to make lather and scrub all surfaces.
- Continue rubbing hands for 15-20 seconds. Need a timer? Imagine singing "Happy Birthday" twice through to a friend.
- Rinse hands well under running water.
- Dry your hands using a paper towel or air dryer. If possible, use your paper towel to turn off the faucet and open the door out of the bathroom.
One of my children demonstrating how to wash… well… everything!
PS… It’s flu shot time.
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