by admin | Nov 27, 2023 | Germs
Originally Published by Parade The holiday season is both the busiest time of the year and the time when people are most likely to get sick—not a great combination. There’s never a good time to get sick, but it can be especially frustrating when you are stuck in bed...
by admin | Nov 27, 2023 | Germs
Originally Published by Cleaning & Maintenance Management One of the many reasons managers provide education and training to their cleaning staff is to help prevent cross contamination within a facility. Cross contamination is the spread or transfer of germs from...
by admin | Nov 20, 2023 | Outbreaks
Originally Published by Tinybeans Whether you’re avoiding germs outside your home or you’re the one who’s sick, here’s how to help your baby stay healthy A few weeks ago, my one-year-old and I flew to visit family out of state. The trip there was relatively smooth,...
by admin | Nov 20, 2023 | Food safety
Originally Published by US Department of Agriculture America’s biggest food holiday is almost here, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to remind consumers to avoid habits that increase the risk of harmful bacteria in their Thanksgiving meal. “Unsafe...
by admin | Nov 13, 2023 | Viruses
Originally Published by Time A recently approved treatment was supposed to protect babies from RSV, but demand is outpacing the supply of the medication. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved nirsevimab, an antibody that sticks to and prevents Respiratory...
by admin | Nov 13, 2023 | Cold and flu
Originally Published by AtriumHealth Parents and caregivers spend a lot of time teaching their children to share but, unfortunately, one common thing all children manage to share without being taught is germs. Between daycare and school, fun festivals and holiday...
by admin | Nov 6, 2023 | Viruses
Originally Published by NJ.com Cases of RSV are rising in New Jersey, a year after the respiratory virus filled children’s hospitals across the state. Though doctors are witnessing a growing number of respiratory syncytial virus patients, they are not seeing an...
by admin | Oct 31, 2023 | Day care centers, Preventing germs
(EXCERPTED FROM https://jcmchealth.com) Parents know that sending children to daycare or preschool does not come without a risk of germs – meaning frequent coughs, colds, and runny noses. And while the exposure helps strengthen their young immune systems, it’s helpful...
by admin | Oct 23, 2023 | Home
Originally Published by House Beautiful Of all the places in your house, you would think your shower should be one of the cleanest–after all, it’s where you get clean. But in fact, it might be one of the dirtiest. All those hot showers and steam (mixed with body...
by admin | Oct 23, 2023 | Schools
Originally Published by K-12Dive Health experts in the 2022-23 school year advised schools to keep an eye out for everyday preventative measures against common illnesses like the flu and cold, including keeping children home if they are sick and regularly washing...