GERMS HIDE IN THESE UNEXPECTED PLACES

Think of germs and public toilets come to mind. But these are not the only places where germs hide. Your home’s bathroom and kitchen, frequently touched surfaces, handheld electronics, even your smartphone, can all be loaded with germs.

Germs are small microorganisms – viruses, bacteria and parasites – that can cause disease. Here’s what you can do to stay safe from germs.

> Wash your hands regularly.

> Avoid touching your face, particularly your eyes, nose and mouth after touching common objects and fixtures (eg: TV remotes, light switches, elevator buttons, doorknobs, faucet handles; computer keyboards and mouse, towels, toys, etc).

> Regularly clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces.

> Avoid directly touching surfaces commonly touched by many different people when you can.