Germs love to take trips and travel though our bodies. Although you cannot see them, they travel on surfaces, toys, furniture and even people.
Here are some of germs favorite ways to travel:
1. Some germs like to see the world on your hands. After shaking hands with someone, wash your hands with soap and warm water as soon as it is convenient. Dry your hands completely with paper towels. Also, avoid touching food or putting your hands near your eyes or mouth until you have washed them well.
2. Other germs think they are expert swimmers. They like to travel on sponges and dishcloths or any other wet or moist item. It is safer to use a paper towel to dry a clean surface than a sponge or dishcloth. This way, you can pick up the germs with the paper towel and throw them away so no one else can get the germs.
3. Germs hang out in your nose and mouth. Always cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or paper napkin when you sneeze or cough. This will help to throw the germs away and prevent others from getting sick. Also, don’t forget to wash your hands often when sneezing or coughing a lot.
4. Many germs love to travel from hands onto food, and because they are so small, you cannot see them. Washing your hands well before eating meals or snacks can help you avoid germs that can make you sick. It is especially important to wash your hands after going to the bathroom.
5. Germs even love to be carried around by your pets. This is especially true of lizards, turtles, but also of dogs, cats, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs and birds. After you pet or play with pets, wash your hands with warm soapy water. Also, be sure to dry them completely with paper towels.
6. When in a foreign country, be polite and shake hands, just remember to wash your hands before eating (this is important human relations between countries).
Before making your trip, visit the local post office or http://www.usps.com to obtain a postal foreign exchange coupon for postage stamps in the Country you are visiting.