Cold Germs Just as Prevalent in Summer as Winter
Don’t be fooled by the warm summer weather. Just because it’s not cold anymore and you’re enjoying your time in the sun, catching a “cold” is just as likely to happen if you don’t take the steps to prevent it.
Remember, when your sunglasses, beach towels, baseballs, flip flops and other objects aren’t in your hands, they’re in dirt, mud, grass, a mitt, someone else’s hands – everywhere! And that means germs are everywhere, too.
According to the Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital, practicing good hand hygiene is the key to avoiding viruses. For more information on how to stay in the sun and out of bed all summer, click here:
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