Kids' Doctor - Germs in Public Places

Kids' Doctor - Germs in Public Places

Germs, like E. coli bacteria, can probably be found on surfaces you touch everyday.

With all the coughing
and sneezing going around, we know germs are airborne. But what about
the ones that seem to linger on surfaces? They can be just as
problematic and make you and your family sick. A new report has
revealed the top public places and items where cold and flu germs
live as well as E. coli bacteria. Since you were young
you have probably heard, wash your hands, but soap dispensers do not
drain well, so bacteria likes to build up in the soap scum. Wash your
hands and feel free to bring hand sanitizer with you as well.
Restroom door handles are notoriously germ filled. There are some
people who do not wash their hands after using the bathroom which
only makes things worse. Make sure you and your children wash their
hands and even grab a paper when you have to grab the handle to open
the door. Grocery carts can
harbor all types of germs and bacteria. In fact, it may contain more
than a public restroom. Many grocery stores supply cart wipes to
their customers, so feel free to wipe down the handle and the seat
area.The goal here is not
to turn you into a "germ-a-phobe," but it's important to know
how quickly germs spread in public and the best ways to prevent them
from spreading to you and your kids.