It’s that time of year again; winter is upon us and that means that cold and the flu aren’t far behind. Every year you set out with the intention of not getting sick so that you don’t miss work, and so that you don’t just crash on the couch for a few days of abject misery. Well, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure so one thing that you should always remember, especially when you’re out and about in public places like bars and restaurants, is that you need to wash your hands often and thoroughly.

It may seem like basic knowledge, but we sometimes forget that the common cold and flu virus, as well as other germs, can be anywhere. Sitting on a door handle, slinking along a tabletop or even on a hand waiting to be shaken. So you should take the time to avail yourself of the soap dispensers in the bathroom, or even carry small soap dispensers with you, and use the hand dryer when you’re done soaping up and killing all of those unwanted hitch hikers that are conspiring to bring low your health this cold and flu season.

The point of hand dryers shouldn’t be overlooked either. On one hand they are much more eco friendly than paper towels, but they’re also not as germ friendly. While paper towels might have additional germs on them, they also just wipe away residue. They tend to be messy and ineffective. Hand dryers on the other hand dry evenly, and the hot air will do you good.

It is important that you keep things in perspective though. Not every handshake or encounter with a tabletop requires you to scamper off to wash your hands. However before you leave the restaurant, or after you do anything that might really expose you to filth, it’s still a very good idea to swing by the bathroom and wash off your skin. Also, keep in mind that repeated washing over the course of cold and flu season, particularly in the dry places during winter, means that your skin could dry out and crack painfully. In order to help prevent this you should always keep a small bottle of lotion on your person. This way once your hands are washed and dried you can also moisturize them, minimizing cracks in the skin for potential sickness to sneak in through.
How to Keep Safe During Cold and Flu Season
It’s that time of year again; winter is upon us and that means that cold and the flu aren’t far behind. Every year you set out with the intention of not getting sick so that you don’t miss work, and so that you don’t just crash on the couch for a few days of abject misery. Well, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure so one thing that you should always remember, especially when you’re out and about in public places like bars and restaurants, is that you need to wash your hands often and thoroughly.

It may seem like basic knowledge, but we sometimes forget that the common cold and flu virus, as well as other germs, can be anywhere. Sitting on a door handle, slinking along a tabletop or even on a hand waiting to be shaken. So you should take the time to avail yourself of the soap dispensers in the bathroom, or even carry small soap dispensers with you, and use the hand dryer when you’re done soaping up and killing all of those unwanted hitch hikers that are conspiring to bring low your health this cold and flu season.

The point of hand dryers shouldn’t be overlooked either. On one hand they are much more eco friendly than paper towels, but they’re also not as germ friendly. While paper towels might have additional germs on them, they also just wipe away residue. They tend to be messy and ineffective. Hand dryers on the other hand dry evenly, and the hot air will do you good.

It is important that you keep things in perspective though. Not every handshake or encounter with a tabletop requires you to scamper off to wash your hands. However before you leave the restaurant, or after you do anything that might really expose you to filth, it’s still a very good idea to swing by the bathroom and wash off your skin. Also, keep in mind that repeated washing over the course of cold and flu season, particularly in the dry places during winter, means that your skin could dry out and crack painfully. In order to help prevent this you should always keep a small bottle of lotion on your person. This way once your hands are washed and dried you can also moisturize them, minimizing cracks in the skin for potential sickness to sneak in through.