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The H1N1 (“swine”) influenza is still a
major concern. The following
guidelines will not only help stop the spread of this novel flu virus, but
will help to prevent all communicable diseases that can be so prevalent in
the school setting.
- Hand washing is the single most
effective means of preventing the spread of disease. (See below for further tips on hand
washing.)
- Stay home when sick. Those with flu-like symptoms (fever,
cough, body aches, sometimes nausea, and vomiting) should stay home from
work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting
them.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you
cough or sneeze, or cough/sneeze into your sleeve.
- Avoid touching eyes, nose
and mouth;
Germs spread that way.
Method for Hand Washing in Public
Restrooms
- Wet
you hands under warm, running water.
- Vigorously
rub your hands together with soap and work up a good lather-at least 20
seconds...(sing The “Happy” song twice.)
- Wash
the palms, sides and the back of your hands, in between your fingers,
your thumbs and under your fingernails.
- Rinse
your hands under warm, running water.
Make sure you get all the soap off.
- Dry
your hands with a clean towel or paper towel. Pat your hands, and work back towards
your forearms.
- Using
the paper towel, turn off the faucet.
(Unless faucet is automatic.)
- Again,
use the paper towel to open the door as you leave the restroom.
- When
your hands are dry, use lotion to prevent chapping.
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