KEEP HANDS CLEAN THIS DECEMBER

And don’t forget, it’s not too late to get your flu shot!

The Wicomico County Health Department is reminding their residents that the first full week of December is National Hand Washing month. From December 2, 2012 - December 8, 2012, spread awareness by educating others on the safety benefits of hand washing. Children especially need to understand the best ways to handle their germs and colds to prevent the spread of germs.
Health Officials offer some simple ways to maintain health and safety when it comes to clean hands. Here are a few simple rules to follow:

1. Wash hands when they are dirty and before eating.

2. Do not cough into your hands.

3. Do not sneeze into your hands.

4. Above all, do not put your fingers into your eyes, nose or mouth.
In addition to keeping hands clean this winter, remember it’s not too late to get your flu shot! “Vaccination is the single most useful tool for preventing the flu,” says Lori Brewster, Heath Officer of the Wicomico County Health Department. “We are still in the midst of flu season, so prevent the spread of germs and diseases by getting vaccinated and washing your hands often.”
There are several locations you can visit to get your flu vaccination. Visit http://flushot.healthmap.org to find a location near you. For more information on the seasonal flu, visit www.cdc.gov, and for more information on hand washing visit www.henrythehand.com.