Colds and Flus

The flu season is upon us, and no one wants to be home sick with the sniffles and coughs, not to mention stomach upsets. Flu shots are available at the doctor's office, in the drugstores, and almost everywhere. They can prevent most flus. The Center for Disease Control and the World health Org. select several strains of flu viruses for inococulation. However it is possible to catch other flus, and that is why some people say "I got my flu shot, and I caught the flu anyway".
I recommend prevention in other ways. Being aware of our hands and what they touch can prevent cross-contamination simply by washing the hands or using hand sanitizer. This is so important when eating in a restaurant. The menu for example is quite germy, more so than a toilet seat. After using one, either use hand sanitizer or wash the hands. Make sure your hands are clean whenever you eat or prepare food.
Touching door handles, money, keyboards, TV remotes, and grocery store carts are just a few of the things that can harbor cold and flu viruses. Even your daily mail or newspaper can make you sick if you aren't aware and practice prevention. Stay healthy, it's possible with a little effort.

Air Blower Versus Towel Dispenser

When using a public restroom that has both an air dryer and a paper towel dispenser, which method do you choose for drying the hands? A recent study compared the two ways to dry hands. It demonstrated that dry hands did not harbor harmful microbes, and that germs like water. Using the towel was preferable to air drying. Evidently when we rub our hands under the air dryer, we can cause a skin-to-skin friction that releases germs that live deep in the pores.
Choosing the towel is preferable also for good reasons. After washing the hands, a clean towel prevents cross-contamination with microbes left by prior users. When the dispenser is sensor-operated and handsfree, it guarantees it.

Healthy Tips

As we watch Haiti undergo one catastrophe after another, we ought to be grateful that we have the means to avoid some of their disasters. They are experiencing a Cholera epidemic in the north. Cholera is spread there by drinking contaminated water. Many other diseases are passed to others by germs on the hands.
This is especially important before eating, snacking, or preparing food.
The Center For Diseaese Control has said that proper handwashing can help prevent illness. One need not be a germaphobe. Simply being aware of what we touch, and washing or sanitizing the hands will prevent cross-contamination. Some of the things that harbor a medley of microbes left by others are: door knobs/handles, light switches,toilet handles,keyboards,money,elevator buttons,toys,books, and much more. Keep the hands clean to stay healthy.