Handwashing Prevents the Flu
November 27, 2009
Wherever you go you pick up germs on your hands everyday. Door knobs, money, mail, keyboards, shopping carts, people, animals, diapers, and the list goes on. When we touch our eyes, nose, or mouth, hopefully it will be with clean hands. If not, we can potentially get infected by these microbes.
The big hype today is preventing getting a flu, especially the H1N1 Swine flu. Viruses that cause a flu can live on objects for awhile, enough time for you to pick them up on your hands. Here are a few important tips in preventing cross-contamination:
Wash your hands before eating. This is really important out in public. Restaurant menus are handled by hundreds of people, so wash your hands after handling a menu or use hand sanitizer. Clean your hands after touching objects such as previously mentioned to stay healthy. Sensor-operated, hands free soap and towels are the best dispensers. You can use countertop models in the home.