Cough into your elbow and not your hands. We’ve heard it! We got it! But how many of us are doing it?

I was on the subway the other day and witness several people coughing into their elbows. I was so happy. I thought, yes, people are being more responsible with spreading germs. Then I looked down the train and saw several people coughing into their hands! Hmm. More work to be done.

We know that virus can live on surfaces for many hours after an infected hand touches them. This could be that doorknob, that phone, that atm, etc. So this just as of a big deal as washing your hands.

So here is a poster from the Center for Disease Control. Post it up in your work place.
cough-into-your-elbow-poster

no handshake sign 

Japan
Politicians’ handshakes banned over swine flu fears

“JAPANESE election candidates have been cutting back on handshakes on the campaign trail as the swine flu virus reaches epidemic proportions in Japan.” 

Church
no handshakes in church
Winnipeg churches ban handshakes over H1N1

“The Catholic Archdiocese of Winnipeg has banned handshaking between church-goers over concerns it could lead people to contract the H1N1 influenza virus, also known as swine flu.”

Graduations
no handshaking at graduation
Handshaking Banned At Upcoming UCF Graduation

ORLANDO – Handshaking will no longer be allowed at this weekend’s graduation at the University of Central Florida because of swine flu.”

 


7 Alternatives To Handshaking

November 4, 2009

What is the alternative to handshaking? Here are a few ideas. Some are taken from other cultures. They just make sense. Donald Trump is a fan of bowing. Maybe we can adopt a few for our country.
The Fist Bump

The Bow

The Namaste

The ThumbsUp

The PeaceSign

The Hollywood-style Native American Greeting

The Nod

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Can Petting Your Dog Give You Germs?

November 4, 2009

A new Canadian study shows just how easy it is for dirty hands to transfer germs to pets. Maybe you should think twice before petting that cute dog in the dog park.

Canadian researchers studied 26 therapy dogs who visited patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities. Before and after each visit, a dog’s forepaws and [...]

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