The coronavirus that we are all dealing with this year has some startling differences and also some similarities from other viruses that we have heard about before. About 15-30% of common colds every year are caused by a type of coronavirus. COVID-19 is a disease caused by a particularly virulent and contagious coronavirus. What is […]
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advocates hand washing with plain soap and water as the best way to prevent the spread of infections and decrease the risk of getting sick. Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is essential, especially after going to the bathroom; after handling […]
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We’ve all heard a lot recently about hand washing as an important step in illness prevention. Effective hand washing starts with soap and clean, running water. Either bar soap or liquid soap will work. Wet hands with clean water and apply soap. When we place unclean hands in water, nothing really happens. Add soap and […]
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There are dangerous food safety mistakes that we can all avoid to help keep our family and friends safe, now and at any time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a top 10 list of dangerous food safety mistakes and we are looking at some easy tips to prevent those mistakes. In the […]
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I’m a huge fan of Neil Diamond. I spent many weekend nights babysitting as a teenager and, after the kids were in bed, I would play music and work on whatever homework I had to do. My go-to for music was Neil Diamond, for some reason I liked his songs and the lyrics. One song […]
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The debate on whether or not to wash raw poultry is a fierce one, but until recently there was no hard-and-fast data to tell us just how risky it is to wash poultry. A recent study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) demonstrates that individuals are putting themselves at risk of illness when they […]
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Washing your hands is one of the most important things you can do to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to people around you. The best way to prevent the spread of infections and decrease the risk of getting sick is by washing your hands with plain soap and clean water, advises the Centers for […]
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