Protect Your Family From Schoolroom Germs

Look, Mom, no germs!—Ben of Allentown shows the results of careful hand-washing.

Did you know that children are the greatest transmitters of contagious illnesses like colds, flu and diarrhea? But a few simple steps can help you and your family stay healthy this winter. “Teach your children to cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and throw used tissues away,” says infectious disease specialist Luther Rhodes, M.D., of Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network. Also because viruses can live up to six hours, it’s a good idea to wipe door handles, toys, telephones, keyboards and other shared surfaces with baby wipes or household wipes.

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