Posted by kathryn in Seasonal Health

The NSW Health Department has released some tips on avoiding colds and flus.

It’s sensible, practical advice, including the important tip of washing your hands frequently and properly:

It’s very easy to pick up cold and flu germs from things other people have touched – telephones, door handles or money, for instance – or from shaking hands with someone who is infected. Reduce your risk of catching a cold or flu by washing hands frequently . . . It’s also important to avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with your hands – these are all ways that germs can get into your system.”

It’s such a simple thing, but makes a significant impact on your exposure to those nasty little viruses.

Try to wash your hands properly and a bit more frequently this winter. Instead of a quick swoosh under the tap, use warm water and soap and wash your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds.

29 June, 2006