Top 3 Ways to Prevent Getting Sick
With winter just around the corner, the last thing you need to be worrying about is getting sick with a cold or the flu! There are three easy steps that you can take to prevent catching either of these illnesses. 1. Focus on Your Hands! Every day your hands come into contact with hundreds of bacteria-ridden surfaces: hand rails, keyboards, door knobs, you name it! Ensuring that you take time to properly disinfect your hands (with thorough hand washing and/or alcohol-based hand sanitizer) can significantly lower your risk of contracting and spreading illnesses. In addition to disinfecting your hands, limiting the amount of times you touch your eyes, face, nose, and mouth can also prevent bacteria and viruses from entering your body. 2. Get Your Shots Even though you probably wouldn’t describe a trip to your doctor’s office as a fun weekday activity, it might just be your best defense against the flu. The Centers for Disease C ontrol and Prevention recommends that everyone ...