Hand washing an important tool in cold prevention
While everybody hates the misery and inconvenience that comes with the common cold and other mild respiratory illnesses, frugal consumers can save money by stocking up on over the counter medications available through a Canadian pharmacy.
While everybody hates the misery and inconvenience that comes with the common cold and other mild respiratory illnesses, frugal consumers can save money by stocking up on over the counter medications available through a Canadian pharmacy. Taking things a step further, the Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR), is reminding the public that proper hand washing is still the best prevention measure.
"Hand washing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections," according to the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety, as quoted by the SWHR. "You can spread certain 'germs'...by touching another person even casually. You can also catch germs when you touch contaminated objects or surfaces and then touch your face."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, proper hand washing begins with wetting the hands with warm or cold water. After applying soap, rub the hands together in order to cover the back, between the fingers and under the nails. Sing the "Happy Birthday" song twice to make sure you've lathered for at least 20 seconds. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean towel.
If soap and water are not available, hand sanitizers that contain at least 60 percent alcohol are adequate.
Every year, there are 62 million cases of common cold, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.
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