Medically reviewed by Erin Diamond-Paulsen, NP The first full week of December is National Handwashing Awareness Week. This 2023, when flu, COVID-19, strep throat and RSV are spiking, it might feel like the year of handwashing awareness. Now would be the worst time for us to get complacent. With winter upon us, the spread of […]
Medically reviewed by Scott Hultman, MD, MBA, FACS Did you know that all kinds of germs can hang out on your skin and inside your nostrils? On healthy children and adults, germs are typically harmless and just along for the ride. But, there are times when germs — specifically, staph bacteria — will enter deeper […]
Keeping your hands clean is one of the easiest and most important ways to prevent healthcare-acquired infections. Follow these tips to keep yourself and others around you safe and healthy. 8 Hand Hygiene Facts to Keep You Healthy #1 – Wash your hands with soap and water. Soap and water work by mechanically removing microbes from […]
Heading to the North Carolina State Fair this week? The following are some quick tips to keep in mind before you go. #1 – Stay home if you’re feeling ill. Don’t take sick kids to the fair. Don’t go to the fair if you’re sick. #2 – Keep your hands away from your face. Remind […]
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