Prevent Spreading Germs This Winter
By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor
We are in the teeth of the school year and, with the weather getting colder, kids are spending a great deal of time together with a good chance of passing germs.
I'm sure you have noticed how easily infections seem to spread in schools. One of the most common viruses that spreads is called a norovirus. The illness is usually spread by direct person-to-person contact. The contamination of a shared computer keyboard and mouse can contribute to spreading the illness.
If you think about it, kids in school share many things, thus the easy spread.
The spread of norovirus during outbreaks can be reduced by following certain recommendations:
Wash hands frequently and thoroughly. Those who are ill should stay away from others, and shared surfaces and equipment should be disinfected.
If I had to give you one major tip it would be wash your hands on a regular basis. This is the best way to protect yourselves and others.
