1. Get into the habit of washing hands
Hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent students from spreading common diseases (such as colds and flu).
Children need to spend such a long time in school every day, so it is very necessary to ensure that children form a good habit of washing their hands. Teach children to wash their hands actively, especially before eating, after blowing their nose and after going to the toilet.
2. Be able to wash your hands correctly
It is not enough for children to form the habit of washing their hands, and it is useless to wash them in the wrong way. Many times, children just put their hands under the water for 2 seconds and think they have finished washing their hands.
Proper hand washing requires using soap (or hand sanitizer), foaming and washing for at least 30 seconds before washing hands thoroughly. Ordinary soap or hand sanitizer is fine, and antibacterial products are not needed. In fact, research shows that antibacterial soap is not more effective than ordinary soap in killing bacteria.
Steps to wash your hands correctly:
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Turn on the tap. 2. Wipe off the foam with hand sanitizer or soap. Wash palms, backs of hands, fingers and nails until 4 pm. Wash for 30 seconds (time to sing a "Happy Birthday Song"). 5.
After washing your hands, dry them with a tissue (if you are at home, use a clean towel). 6. If you are in a public toilet, let your child get into the habit of turning off the faucet with a paper towel (not a hand).
When leaving the public bathroom, if you need to open the door, teach your child to open the bathroom door with a paper towel, and then throw it away after going out.
This simple and effective measure can help children avoid catching common diseases such as colds and gastroenteritis at school, and greatly reduce the risk of children getting sick.
3. cough and sneeze correctly
Teach children to cover their nose and mouth with paper towels or the inside of their elbows when sneezing or coughing. When sneezing or coughing, cold and flu viruses are sprayed into the air with saliva and then spread. Bacteria produced by sneezing and coughing can live on the surface of objects for up to eight hours.
Many people are used to covering their nose and mouth with their hands when coughing and sneezing. A recent study shows that this practice is not very effective and it is still possible to spread the disease to others.
Try not to touch your mouth and eyes.
Bacteria may enter the human body through the eyes or mouth. If a child touches his mouth or eyes with a hand that has been exposed to germs, it is easy to infect himself.
5. Don't share tableware and cups with friends.
Parents usually encourage their children to share, which is a good quality. But this should not include the sharing of tableware and cups. Viruses and bacteria are easily spread through saliva, so children should be educated to avoid sharing tableware and cups with others, especially in the season of high incidence of colds and flu.
In addition to these healthy habits, letting children eat more healthy and nutritious food will help improve their immunity and fight against colds and flu viruses; At the same time, make sure your child gets enough sleep. This is not only important to keep healthy, but also helps school-age children to concentrate and maintain emotional stability in class.