Season of colds and flu
Season of colds and flu
The temperatures are dropping and the blissful and annoying colds are beginning to appear. They are viruses and there is no medicine against them, we can simply alleviate their symptoms. That is why prevention is our most powerful weapon to avoid them. Do you know what is the most effective measure you can take? It boils down to one word: hygiene. Hygiene in your body, at home, at work and on the street. Viruses are going to be there and the only thing you can do is try to slip them away. Let's look at the more detailed hygiene guidelines.
Wash your hands often
Wash your hands often
Do it with soap and water for 60 seconds, rubbing the palms, back and between the fingers well, not forgetting the wrists. Afterward, pat yourself dry with a single-use towel and use it to turn off the tap without touching it.
Avoid touching …
Avoid touching …
The doorknobs or the bars of the bus or the subway, which many people use …
Ventilate the house
Ventilate the house
Viruses and germs can live for several days, and if you don't ventilate, they build up inside your home. They survive especially well on smooth surfaces.
Do you have a sick person at home?
Do you have a sick person at home?
Avoid sharing glasses, cutlery, towels or other objects that may have been in contact with him.
Wash the house and warm clothes
Wash the house and warm clothes
On the sheets, cushions, scarves … viruses and germs accumulate, so you have to wash everything often and do it at least 60 degrees.
Avoid closed places
Avoid closed places
As with your own home, viruses accumulate in these spaces. Check out these tips for when your co-worker has decided to come to work with a flu …
Don't touch your face
Don't touch your face
If your hands have been in contact with a virus and you touch your eyes, nose and mouth, you may end up getting sick.
Sneeze down your arm sleeve
Sneeze down your arm sleeve
Covering your mouth with your hands only favors the transmission of viruses.
What if I already got it?
What if I already got it?
If you have a cold, take note of everything you can do to heal yourself in 24 hours.
