Prevent the Spread of Illness

by | Mar 3, 2020 | 2020, Family and Consumer Sciences, Food Safety, Health and Safety

During flu season or other outbreaks of illness, take extra steps to stop the spread of germs.

basket of cleaning supplies

Keep surfaces clean and sanitized to help reduce the spread of illness. (Photo source: Kendra Zamojski)

  1.  Wash hands frequently with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  2. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing. Use a tissue and toss, or cover your face with your elbow.
  3. Avoid close contact with others showing signs of respiratory illness like sneezing and coughing.
  4. Stay home if you are sick.
  5. Clean and sanitize surfaces. Use a spray or wipe a sanitizer of your choice across the surface. (Be sure to follow the package directions for the most effective use.) Mixing 1 teaspoon of chlorine bleach in a quart of water  (4 teaspoons per gallon) will make an effective sanitizer.
  6. To avoid foodborne illness, use a food thermometer to ensure foods like meat and eggs are cooked to their proper temperatures for safety.

References:

World Health Organization (WHO): https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus

UF/IFAS EDIS: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1280

Music source:  Maple Leaf Rag (1899, Z. Brewster-Geisz version) by Scott Joplin is licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 License.

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