2. Wellness Inspiration Capsule
Presented by
Annie Haché, R.N.
Liette Chiasson McGraw, R.N.
Public Health Nurses
October 2016
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3. How can you prevent the flu?
Get the flu shot;
Avoid touching your eyes and nose;
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4. How can you prevent the flu?
Get exercise;
Get enough sleep;
Eat a healthy diet
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5. Wellness Inspiration Capsule
Hand washing
Essential for preventing infections!
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6. When should I wash my hands?
Before and after food preparation;
Before meals;
Before feeding children, including breastfeeding;
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7. When should I wash my hands?
After blowing your nose;
Before and after visiting a sick person;
After contact with an animal;
After going to the bathroom;
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8. Soap or alcohol-based gels?
At home, use soap with warm water.
If soap is not accessible, use an alcohol-based gel:
shopping centre
mass transit,
etc…
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9. Steps in proper hand washing
How to wash your hands
1. Wet your hands
2. Liquid soap
3. Lather, rub – 20 seconds
4. Rinse
5. Dry your hands
6. Turn off the tap
Don’t forget to wash:
between your fingers
under your nails
- the back of your hands
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10. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
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