What is "Airborne" and where do I get it?

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Hand washing info from "kids health" on the internet:

<<Good hand washing is your first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses - and not just the common cold. More serious illnesses such as meningitis, bronchiolitis, influenza, hepatitis A, and most types of infectious diarrhea can be stopped with the simple act of washing your hands.

How to Wash Your Hands Correctly

Here are some simple steps for scrubbing those germs away. Demonstrate this routine to your child - or better yet, wash your hands together with your child several times a day so he or she learns how important this good habit is.

Wash your hands in warm water. Make sure the water isn't too hot for little hands.
Use soap and lather up for about 10 to 15 seconds (antibacterial soap isn't necessary - any soap will do). Make sure you get in between the fingers and under the nails where uninvited germs like to hang out. And don't forget the wrists!
Rinse and dry well with a clean towel.
To minimize the germs passed around your family, make frequent hand washing a rule for everyone, especially:

before eating and cooking
after using the bathroom
after cleaning around the house
after touching animals, including family pets
after visiting or taking care of any sick friends or relatives
after blowing one's nose, coughing, or sneezing
after being outside (playing, gardening, walking the dog, etc.)
Don't underestimate the power of hand washing! The few seconds you spend at the sink with your child could save you trips to the doctor's office.>>



Hand washing really is a very powerful tool.....but it has to be done dilligently and often. VERY VERY often when vacationing somewhere like Disney. I'd bet that most people do not wash nearly enough or lather up long enough when they do wash.

Anyway, just thought I'd pass along what I learned and what has helped my family.

Laurie in OH, mom to

Alex, 11 years old
Julianne and Leah, 10 years old
Audrey, 2 years old

WDW visits in 1973, 1986, 1987, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005!
Currently planning a December 9-16, 2006 trip!

 

[dodukes]

"Hand washing really is a very powerful tool.....but it has to be done dilligently and often. VERY VERY often "

Thats the problem, even tho frequent handwashing is recommended, that much handwashing, 1. is not good for your skin and if you wash your hands too frequently you skin layer becomes thin and therefore easier to transmit infection and bacteria 2. the use of certain soaps ie. antibacterials and other soaps with certain ingredients, you are creating part of the problem by allowing bacteira to becaome immune to these kinds of soaps. You need bacteria on you (to some degree...lol)

I am not arguing that nobody should wash their hands, by all means i am the queen of handwashing at my job (and everywhere else i know of..lol) but that alone is not good enough or shouldnt be the only solution your (and the your is a general not pointed at you ohio) family has to combat colds and such. Fortunately you have found something that works for your family to combat getting sick all the time but it may not work for all no matter how much you hand wash (properly and all) and i would be cautious of too much hand washing and the risk of developing other skin conditions on yor hands.