Since were on the topic, lets talk hand washing and how important it truly is for you and your child\u2019s health. A number of infectious disease including respiratory infections, such as influenza and gastrointestinal infections, such as salmonella, can be spread from person-to-person. Some of these infections can cause serious complications especially for young children, the elderly and immune compromised individuals. Washing your hands is the number<\/u><\/strong> one<\/strong> Defense<\/strong><\/u> against the spread of these infections.<\/p>\n

Here are a few tips to help keep your family safe this Flu season\u2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0When to wash your hands<\/strong><\/p>\n

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• Before eating<\/li>\n
• Before, during and after handling raw and cooked food<\/li>\n
• After using the toilet and\/or between diaper changing<\/li>\n
• After working in the garden<\/li>\n
• After touching garbage<\/li>\n
• After handling animals and their food<\/li>\n
• After coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose<\/li>\n
• Before eating (I mention this twice for a reason)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  \u00a0<\/strong>How to wash your hands<\/strong><\/p>\n

  The CDC recommends in 5 easy steps:<\/p>\n

  1) Wet- your hands<\/p>\n

  2) Lather- Any type of soap. It doesn\u2019t need to be antibacterial<\/p>\n

  3) Scrub- for at least 20 seconds<\/p>\n

  4) Rinse- your hands<\/p>\n

  5) Dry- Use a paper towel to turn off the faucet and open the door in a public facility<\/p>\n

  Other ways to protect during Flu season<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Cough and sneeze into your arm not your hands<\/li>\n
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth<\/li>\n
  • Use an alcohol based hand sanitizer when you cant get to a sink<\/li>\n
  • Stay home if you\u2019re sick with a fever or gastrointestinal symptoms<\/li>\n
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick<\/li>\n
  • Eat a well balanced diet and supplement with Immune boosting vitamins<\/li>\n
  • And for those who can\u2026Get the Flu Vaccine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \u00a0https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/handwashing\/when-how-handwashing.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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