Traditionally cold and flu season starts in Fall, but this year it seems to have started much earlier and with the number of patients canceling appointments because of flu and H1N1 symptoms our office is taking additional precautions to help prevent the spread of germs.
With flu season here we wanted to stress the importance of keeping you and everyone around you healthy. A few ideas to help reduce your chances of getting the flu include:
--Washing your hands often
--Disinfecting frequently touched areas (i.e. light switches, telephones, toys, door knobs etc.)
--Avoiding people who have the flu
--Taking a reusable bottle to school (rather than using a school fountain which may be contaminated)
--Refraining from touching your face with your hands
You can also protect yourself by eating a healthy diet and getting adequate sleep (at least 7-8 hours per night). Also, it is very important to practice “cough etiquette” which includes coughing or sneezing into a tissue or the crook of your elbow.
To help reduce the transfer of the flu or any other contagious illness our office asks that if you are not feeling well please call to reschedule your appointment. We will be very understanding in this regard. We want you, as well as our staff, to be as healthy as possible.
Before you go, we'd like to share with you this important article about the importance of washing your hands this cold and flu season.
If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call! Stay healthy!
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