Hand Washing 10 Times a Day Does It Really Help Keep the Flu Away?

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(Free-Press-Release.com) September 25, 2009 -- The causes of cold and flu are common viruses that still make our lives difficult at times. There are easy steps to help close the door on these unwanted visitors.

Here are some facts and information on keeping the cold and flu away this year.
Flu is responsible for approximately 22 million missed school days each year.

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Researchers called for national school programs to encourage hand washing to prevent spreading of the cold and flu.

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Cold and flu viruses may be spread by indirect contact. Maybe someone sneezes onto their hand and then touches a doorknob, only to have the virus picked up by the next person who also touches it. Washing your hands is the best way to prevent getting sick.

Viruses that cause colds and flu can survive on common surfaces (such as doorknobs, desks and keyboards) for up to 72 hours and kids can touch up to 300 surfaces in 30 minutes.
Adults can spread the flu virus up to a day before developing symptoms and 3 to 7 days after symptoms start. Children can pass on the virus even longer.

A recent study found a strain of the flu virus was present on 60% of common household items in homes with just one sick kid.

If you child does get sick remember to avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. The percentage of viruses spreading through touch is 80%. So when you do have access to water and soap wash for at least 20 seconds or more. That's singing the Happy Birthday song twice. So don't forget to carry a container of Avon's Antibacterial Hand Gel with you at all times and prevent getting the flu or cold. Available in three wonderful scents for a limited time, only ninety-nine cents at www.youravon.com/kimsickels

Here are some other steps you can take to help prevent catching the flu and reduce the spread of viruses that cause it. It’s easier than you think, read below for tips and advice.

1. Get vaccinated
Vaccination is the first step to flu prevention. In general, all healthy people should get vaccinated. The CDC now recommends that, in addition to other high risk groups, all healthy children get a flu vaccination.

2. Disinfect common surfaces

Viruses that cause colds and flu can survive on common surfaces for up to 72 hours and kids can touch up to 300 surfaces in 30 minutes. Don’t forget to use Clorox® disinfecting products on phone receivers, doorknobs, light switches, and remote controls.

3. Drink Water*

Water can help strengthen your immune system, keeping the flu at bay. And if you do get sick, water flushes your system, re-hydrates you and washes out the toxins. An adult should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of fluids each day. If the color of your urine is close to clear, then you are getting enough. If it's deep yellow, drink more water.

Now that you've read my review, can you answer these six questions?

1. Where do cold and flu viruses like to hide?

a. Refrigerator Door
b. Door Handle

c. Keyboard
d. All of the above

2. How long should you wash your hands with soap and water?

a. 2 minutes
b. 20 seconds or more
c. 5 seconds

3. When caring for a child with a cold you should avoid?

a. Close facial contact
b. Touching your eyes, nose or mouth
c. Both

4. Cold viruses are more prevalent amoung?

a. Kids
b. Moms
c. Elderly

5. Cold and flu viruses can live on a hard surface for how long?

a. 2 weeks
b. 72 hours
c. Less than 5 minutes

6. What is the percentage of viruses spread through touch?

a. 80%
b. 50%
c. 20%



(answers d,b,c,a,b,a)
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