Germs are the microscopic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa that can cause disease.
The simplest way to keep well is to follow some easy steps and encourage the people around you to do the same.
Do
- wash your hands with warm water and soap*
- cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze - use a tissue or the crook of your elbow to keep your hands clean
- bin used tissues
- clean surfaces regularly including door handles, remote controls, phones, tablets and counter tops
- look after your immune system with more fruit and veg, lean protein, rest, exercise and less caffeine and alcohol
- if you’re really worried about catching bugs, wear a face mask
Don’t
- share towels, cups or cutlery
- touch your eyes or nose
*or alcohol based hand sanitiser with at least 60% alcohol
For more, click to read these articles:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/common-cold/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chest-infection/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/respiratory-tract-infection/
https://symptoms.webmd.com/cold-flu-map/stop-spread-cold-flu
https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/features/contagious-colds
Want to share how to wash your hands well?
Take a look at our videos of Kat Sowden, Persona's managing director, demonstrating good practice and people we support in Supported Living using a song to time their handwashing:
