Chances are most of us are indoors, breathing the same air with the heater on. Germs spread like wildfire in heat.
Here are some tips for families and friends to reduce the spread of illness; because we all want to be able to celebrate the holidays in good health.
1. Wash hands frequently. Hand washing is the #1 way to prevent the spread of germs. Those same germs act as hitch hikers on hands, making their was to things such as noses, eyes, mouth.
2. Reduce the heat in your house if possible; 63-65 degrees. If it seems too cold, add extra clothing. As stated before, the heat promotes the growth of germs.
3. Keep surfaces clean; soap, water and a diluted bleach solution are the best way to kill germs.
4. Keep your living space as ventilated as possible; an overhead fan on low with a window cracked are possible suggestions to keep air flow going.
5. If the heat is on; keep the air moist so that nasal passageways do not dry out. When the lining of the nose is dry, the chances of getting sick are greater. The use of a humidifier can help when the environment is dry.
6. Spend sometime bundled up outside enjoying the season. Less time indoors means less time inhaling the same stale air.
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