Don't Forget to Wash your Hands!

You already know I'm a big advocate of this from past posts, but now it's flu season and it's extra important.

Of course, there is the no-brainer of washing your hands every time you use the toilet - but you should also be washing before and after preparing food.

And in 'sick season', you can wash them just randomly to be extra cautious.

Last week, I was in Petsmart and paid for my items by credit card. I handed it to the teller and she was sniffling and coughing. Then she rubbed her nose & then handed me back the card. EW! I immediately used hand sanitizer when I got into the car.

Hand sanitizer is a handy thing - everyone should carry some in their car or purse for those occasions when you can't use soap & water.

So chemo is what triggered my heightened awareness of hand-washing since it is vital to not get sick while immuno-compromised - and it worked! So if it works when you're on chemo, it will definitely work when you're healthy. And it's easy - and hygienic! So why not?

Oh yah - one last thing.... I recommend washing your hands after entering a washroom for any reason. When you think about it, everyone using a washroom touches a door handle or tap faucet before getting the chance to wash their hands. 'Cooties' are everywhere in a washroom - so even if you haven't officially used the facilities, if you've entered a washroom for any reason, you are subject to 'Cootie-ness' - so wash 'em off!

Which of course means that you need to be prepared with a paper towel to turn off the faucet after washing your hands - and opening the door to get out.

Many people at my work are falling extremely ill with a very bad flu going around - so I'm doing my part to help prevent it.

These hints aren't just for public washrooms. Be safe at home too!

End of lecture..... LOL