by admin | Jul 20, 2020 | Outbreaks, Preventing germs
Originally Published by The Los Angeles Times Is it safe for children to return to school while the coronavirus is on the loose? That depends on what’s likely to happen if a student becomes infected. Will the virus jump to his classmates, who could then fuel its...
by admin | Jan 6, 2020 | Preventing germs, Viruses
Originally Published by Steamboat Pilot & Today While the common cold might be the viral infection that most often affects children, other viruses can wreak havoc on your child’s health, especially during the winter months. Dr. Patrick Grathwohl, a pediatrician in...
by admin | Nov 12, 2019 | Germs, Preventing germs
Originally Published by Manila Standard Global Handwashing Day or GHD is celebrated every Oct. 15 by more than 200 million people in 100 countries. The event aims to promote a global culture of clean hands through hand washing with soap and water. Studies have shown...
by admin | Nov 5, 2019 | Bacteria, Preventing germs
Originally Published by Harvard Health Publishing If you’re the kind of person who avoids public bathrooms at all costs, you may feel validated, as well as disturbed, by a new study from researchers at the University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University. They...
by admin | May 16, 2019 | Germs, Preventing germs
Originally Published by Babygaga Many parents seem to fall into one of two categories; the germ-fearing, hand sanitizing, “drop it and it’s trash” variety, and the “don’t worry, five-second rule” sort. No matter your approach to parenting, we all...
by admin | Apr 22, 2019 | Day care centers, Preventing germs, Private Schools
Originally Published by Augusta Free Press As the saying goes – prevention is better than cure – it is crucial to take preventive measures in the cleaning of school environments. Most schools have various cleaning programs and strategies, which may not be up to par....