There’s a good reason why National Handwashing Awareness Week comes at the beginning of December. Of course, it’s because we’re heading into the heart of cold and flu season. As we spend more time indoors and around others who have colds, it becomes more likely that we’re exposed to the...
Nothing to Sneeze At
Catching a cold or getting the flu is nothing to sneeze at. Besides missed school and work days (or weeks), being sick can throw a whole household off kilter, with doctor visits and trips to the pharmacy. Cold and flu viruses are caught through the membranes in our noses, mouth,...
Back to School: Preventing Sick Days
Back-to-school time is upon us! As our kids get back on the bus and into the gyms and cafeteria, what’s the number one thing we should do to help keep our kids healthy? Remind them to clean their hands early and often and give them the means to do so....
Are You Washing Your Hands the Right Way?
We all know that we’re supposed to wash our hands several times a day. And we all do it (right)? Are we doing it the best way? Let’s start with why it’s important: Washing hands slows the spread of germs, which keeps us all a lot healthier. Here’s how to...