Flu Shots

Flu shots are not designed to keep a person form contracting the flu.  Instead, the flu shot is to reduce the chance of the person dying or being hospitalized because of the flu.  This is why the elderly are advised to get a flu shot.  Help the elderly, let them know that someone in your family is sick so that they will be less likely to visit your home.  This will also let the elders know why you are not visiting them.

One major thing that you can do to reduce the likelihood of having the flu transmitted to you is to wash your hands frequently and try to shake hands as little as possible.  Sit as far away from others while in waiting rooms.

Public restrooms normally get cleaned on a regular basis; however, the handle on the exit door of the restroom is likely to be one of the dirtiest places in the restroom. 

Desks in the workplace have been found to have more germs than most public restrooms.  The desk in the workplace probably never has all of the desk items cleaned and wiped down with a disinfectant.  I have found that alcohol wipes work very well with most desk items. 

How many times have you had someone walk up to your desk and use your mouse and keyboard to show you something or work on your PC?  You do not know how dirty their hands maybe or if the person even washed their hands during their last restroom visit.  It is really a nasty world in some of the cleanest looking offices. 

TIPS

Do your part to eliminate the spread of germs and bacteria by following theses tips:

  1. Use a disinfectant at your desk on a regular basis.

  2. Avoid shaking hands when possible.

  3. Keep antibacterial lotion readily available for use after you do shake hands.  (A pocket size is available.)

  4. Wash your hands after going to the restroom.  (Be careful not to get your hands dirty again when opening the door to exit the restroom.)

  5. Wash your hands before snacks and meals.

  6. When you purchase a canned drink from a vending machine, wipe the top off with one of your alcohol wipes.  (These cans are many times stored in warehouses where roosting birds are a problem, rodents exist, or roaches live.)

  7. Avoid being in areas where you know people are sick.  Office employee are normally ready to share, especially a cold.

  8. Do not go to lunch with a sick person.

  9. If you have a cold, do not visit the elderly.  Your visit just might be the thing that puts someone in their grave.

  10. Sit as far away from others while in waiting rooms.

  11. Carry and use your own writing pen.  Do not use pens that are provided for public use.