There is a new outbreak of illness sweeping the country by the name of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Although RSV isn’t a new illness, it appears to be affecting many over the past few weeks. To keep you and your family safe and to prevent contracting RSV or any other illnesses this winter, effective hand washing is a must.
Hand washing has been proven to prevent the spread of germs. Knowing when to wash your hands is just as importance as to how, so here are a few tips to make sure that your hand washing routine is as effective as possible:
- Wash before and after preparing food.
- Before and after caring for a sick individual.
- After using the restroom.
- After blowing your nose, and after coughing or sneezing into your hands.
- After touching animals, waste, or garbage of any kind.
For more tips on handwashing visit the CDC link: When and How To Wash Your Hands.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
