Germs are microscopic living organisms that have the ability to spread disease. They can be found all around the world and affect us all, so here’s a look into the most common myths about catching and spreading germs, as well as the truth behind them.
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To keep your kids from getting sick, you need a sound understanding of how disease spreads. Once you can identify the means of transmission, you can reduce incidences of passing bugs back and forth.
To stay healthy while working in an office, here are some tips on how to avoid spreading and picking up germs at work.
The truth is that the germiest places are often literally right under our nose, yet we don’t consider potential danger because they’re not thought of as “typical” places for germs to hide out (like in a bathroom, for example). Let’s take a closer look at 13 places you might find germs that you may never have considered.
Keeping your hands clean is the most important method to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to other people in the household. Many diseases are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean water. We cover the five most important reasons to wash your hands.
Keeping your house germ-free isn’t just a battle to be fought during cold and flu season. It’s a year-long endeavor—especially if you have school-aged children at home. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), 80-percent of common infections are spread through contaminated hands. Short of wearing a HAZMAT suit when someone is sick […]
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