There's a simple way to cut the odds of getting sick — and it works for the flu, a cold, e-coli, norovirus or even coronavirus. What is this magical solution? Hand washing.
"If you're around sick people at all, around children or in public places and you've touched something that other people have touched, then you need to wash your hands," one doctor told TODAY.
Cold and flu viruses last a surprisingly long time on surfaces: between six and eight hours. Some viruses can even live on them for days. So how can you wash your hands to get rid of these germs? It involves more than a splash of water and a quick pat on a hand towel. The right amount of time, soap and how you dry off can make a difference. |
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