Wash your hands often and wisely
Hand washing is critical to prevent the transmission of the flu. Washing your hands often can destroy viruses that you have acquired from touching surfaces used by other people. You can also carry a small tube of hand sanitizer or sanitizing hand wipes when visiting public places. However, the Canadian Medical Association issued a call for a ban on household antibacterial products due to potential for increased bacterial resistance to antimicrobial agents and essential antibiotics.
In the end, nothing will beat the good old hand washing to prevent transmitting the virus.
When to wash our hands?
- Before and after preparing food
- Before and after eating food
- After using the toilet
- After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
- Before and after tending to someone who is sick
- After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
- After handling an animal or animal waste
- After handling garbage
- Before and after treating a cut or wound
- After being outside or in a public place
