Washing your hands several times as day is essential to staying well this holiday season. It all begins with the spreading of germs. Washing your hands with common soap is still the best practice to keeping the germs off of you. You can also us a water-less gel based alcohol solution such as Purell or similar. I make it a habit to keep some in my purse and desk at work. I also offer some to anyone and everyone when they are nearby.
Take these steps to stop and avoid the spreading of germs.
- Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough with a tissue and then throw it away. Then wash your hands.
- Clean you hands often
- Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth
- Stay at home when you are sick
- When available wash your hands with soap and warm water. Wash for 15 -20 seconds. It is the combination of soap and scrubbing action that dislodges and removes the germs.
- When soap and water is not available. Reach for the alcohol based gel sanitizers. Rub your hands together until they feel dry. The alcohol kills the germs that cause colds and flu's.
- When you are sick stay home and rest. You are sparing others and co-workers from germ exposure. Keeping your distance from others will keep them from catching your flu or cold.
Common flu symptoms to look for:
- fever ( high)
- headache
- extreme tiredness
- cough
- soar throat
- runny or stuffy nose
- muscle aches
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
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