How to Not Get Sick by Marisa Cohen, Prevention Magazine, September 2026 pp 58-71.
This is the time of year when germs abound. Kids are back in school and bring all kinds of crud home with them. How to stay healthy becomes an art.
1. Boost your immune system--eat well, get plenty of sleep, exercise, vaccinations up to date.
2. Carry a bottle of hand sanitizer. Soap and water are best, but hand sanitizer will serve in a pinch.
3. Wash with soap. Even better than sanitizer. If no soap is available rub hands vigorously under water.
4. Keep some masks handy just in case. N95 masks do work. You should keep a few around for those special needs, crowded bus etc.
5. Watch those hands. How often do you touch your face? Try to keep germs away from entry points--eyes, nose, mouth.
Special situations are cause for special care. These include a public restroom, air travel, self-checkout touch screen, self-serve buffet, a family member is sick,
Good luck and stay healthy.
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