Pass The Word, Not the Germs
December 14, 2009There is an awareness these days about catching colds and flus, probably because of the H1N1 publicity. People seem to be more careful about contaminating their hands . They now sanitize or wash their hands before eating. They even remind each other about these matters. Parents instruct their children, no matter what age, about handwashing and sneezing and couching into a tissue or elbow instead of their hands.
A convenient way to teach younger children about avoiding germs and not sneezing or coughing them into the air is to use Germy Wormy disposalable sleeve covers. The clever sleeves have a picture of Germy Wormy who eats the germs that are sneezed onto him. Childcare centers and parents get good results with them.
One important message needs to be passed around. When one leaves a public restroom, and the establishment has not installed a Sanitary Door Opener
, use your paper towel to open the door. After all, your washed hands should not be contaminated as you leave.