Disease Prevention
The Best Way to Prevent Disease is to practice good health habits
· Eat a balanced diet. Be sure to eat a variety of foods, including plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products. Include low-fat dairy products, lean meats, poultry, fish, and beans.
· Drink lots of water and go easy on salt, sugar, alcohol, and saturated fat.
· Exercise on a regular basis and get plenty of rest.
· Get a flu shot to help protect you from seasonal flu.
· Make sure that your family's immunizations are up-to-date.
· Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or
sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
· Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
· Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
· Stay home if you get sick. The CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them
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Remember young children are the +1 spreaders of germs. I heard about a great program called Germy Wormy Germ Smart that teaches kids to understand how germs spread and how to NOT spread germs. My daughter learned it at school. It was so much fun for her, and it was amazing how quickly the kids learned healthier hygiene habits!
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