Keep an eye out for these ways during peak cold and flu season
and throughout the year to help protect yourself from germs
while you’re away from home: * Hand sanitizer solutions – Many
businesses are installing dispensers in entryways and
congregating areas. While hand sanitizer solutions don’t
literally clean hands because they don't remove organic matter,
such as grease, dirt and blood, they do neutralize germs,
especially when you’re in a location where a sink and soap
aren’t always handy. For maximum effectiveness, make sure to rub
your hands until fully dried. * Educational signs everywhere –
During the cold and flu season, and at many other times of the
year, you may notice signs posted on entry doors, hanging in
bathrooms and even near service desks educating the public on
everything from the proper method of washing hands to
effectively covering a sneeze and reducing the spread of germs.
For a refresher, the American Medical Association and the
American Academy of Family Physicians promote The Four P