Home Hygiene

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(Free-Press-Release.com) October 8, 2008 -- Home Hygiene
Protecting children from infections

Babies and young children are more likely to pick up harmful infections than older children or adults because their immune systems are still developing. They are also more likely to be seriously ill as a result. Timely immunisations can prevent some of the most dangerous diseases (see Immunisation), but frequent family hand washing and a good home hygiene routine are also necessary to help keep your family healthy.

Wash your hands frequently

To remove the germs that cause colds, flu, diarrhoea and other infections, it is particularly important to wash your hands;

before handling food or feeding a baby
immediately after handling raw food (e.g. meat, poultry, eggs, vegetables)
after going to the toilet, changing a nappy or handling a potty
after touching pets or pet areas
after touching anything dirty (e.g. nappies, waste, tissues, cleaning cloths).
Using an antibacterial hand wash to wash your hands helps provide extra reassurance. You need to dry your hands properly too. Damp towels can harbour germs, so wash hand towels regularly or use disposable paper towels to dry your hands.

Have a good home hygiene routine
A good hygiene routine does not mean that you have to disinfect your home from top to bottom. It just means being aware of which surfaces in your home are likely to spread infections and removing the germs before they have a chance to cause illness. Surfaces that hands and food touch need the most frequent attention, because these surfaces are more likely to spread infections.

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