Expect your doctor, dentist, nurse or therapist to wash their hands before they examine you.
Tip of the Week #4
Always wash your hands after blowing your nose, coughing into your hand or after helping a child with a runny nose.
Tip of the Week #3
Always wash your hands before eating or preparing food, and before breastfeeding.
Tip of the Week #24
A child should be examined by a doctor three months after an ear infection to make sure there is no fluid left in the ear as this may lead to hearing problems. There is no need to see a doctor immediately after an ear infection if the child is feeling better. As many as half of all children with ear infections still have fluid in the ear after one month. This is normal and will go away by three months in most children.
Tip of the Week #26
In patients with viral bronchitis, 45% still have a cough after two weeks, and 25% still have a cough after three weeks. Be patient; it takes a long time for your body to get over a virus.
Tip of the Week #17
Decongestants and cough syrup often contain acetaminophen. Always check labels or ask your pharmacist for help to avoid overdosing.
Tip of the Week #1
Eighty percent of common infections can be spread by the hands. Handwashing is the best way to stop the spread of infections.
Tip of the Week #10
When soap and water are not available, you can use an alcohol based hand sanitizer to kill germs on your hands. Read the label to make sure that the alcohol content is at least 60%. Do not use alcohol free hand sanitizers. Only alcohol based hand sanitizers containing alcohol as the only active ingredient are recommended by the Public Health Agency of Canada
Tip of the Week #25
Fifty percent of children who have ear infections will still have fluid behind the eardrum after one month. This is not a reason to give antibiotics.
Tip of the Week #19
Practice good respiratory etiquette. Sneeze or cough into a tissue. If you don’t have a tissue, use your sleeve. Throw away used tissues promptly and wash your hands. Keep your fingers away from your eyes, nose and mouth.