1. Staying Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

2. Maintain A Healthy Immune System
Eat a balanced diet
Five fruits and vegetables
Whole grains
Avoid excess sugar
Stay hydrated
6-10 cups daily
Consider taking vitamin and mineral supplements

3. Maintain A Healthy Immune System
Get adequate sleep
8-10 hours
Stay active
Control stress
Automate
Show up early
Avoid over-commitment
Keep your skin moist
Lip balm and hand lotion
Stay in God’s Word

4. Be on Germ Patrol: Don’t Pick Up Germs
Practice frequent hand washing
Use a nail brush
Keep your hands away from your face
Be aware of the surfaces you touch
Use sanitizer gel
Don’t drink or eat after others

5. Be on Germ Patrol: Don’t Spread Your Germs
Cover your cough or sneeze
Use a tissue or handkerchief
Wash your hands often
Excuse yourself from hand shaking
Or wash your hands ahead of time
Stay home if you’re sick

6. Be on Germ Patrol: Practice Cleanliness
Remember that bacteria grows in moist areas
Properly clean sponges
Dishwasher or microwave
Use dishcloths instead
Disinfect food preparation areas
Let it sit 7-10 minutes before wiping and rinsing
Do a once a week wipe-down
Practice cutting board care
Use separate board for meat products
Properly clean boards
“Raw meat products also carry E. coli, a form of fecal bacteria that usually gets destroyed during the cooking process. Failure to properly disinfect sinks, counters, cutting boards and other food prep surfaces is a recipe for a germ-ridden disaster.
Gerba stated that because most people only wipe or rinse off cutting boards rather than thoroughly washing or putting them in the dishwasher, the average kitchen cutting board carries 200 more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Given that the majority of people focus their cleaning efforts on the bathroom, he noted that “It’s safer to make a sandwich on the toilet seat than the cutting board.” AZ Republic, Dec 5, 2012