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It is COLD and FLU Season

STAY HEALTHY and SAFE !

How Germs Spread

The main way that illnesses like colds and flu are spread is from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. This is called "droplet spread."

Stop the Spread of Germs

 In a nutshell: take care to

bullet Cover your mouth and nose
bullet Clean your hands often
bullet Remind your children to practice healthy habits, too
bullet Stay home from school and work when you have the flu or you have a fever

Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing

Cough or sneeze into a tissue and then throw it away. Cover your cough or sneeze if you do not have a tissue. Then, clean your hands, and do so every time you cough or sneeze.

The "Happy Birthday" song helps keep your hands clean?

Not exactly. Yet we recommend that when you wash your hands -- with soap and warm water -- that you wash for 15 to 20 seconds. That's about the same time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice!

Alcohol-Based Hand Wipes and Gel Sanitizers Work Too

When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. You can find them in most supermarkets and drugstores. If using gel, rub your hands until the

STAY HEALTHY

bullet Eat healthy foods
bullet Get plenty of sleep – 8-9 hours per day
bullet Drink plenty of water - try 5-6 glasses per day

 

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Last modified: 04/08/08