What practices may be done to prevent bacterial infections?

So, you’ve decided you don’t want to spend your weekend cooped up with a bacterial infection leaving you bedridden at best and positively shivering in the fetal position at worst. But what can one do to avoid such an unpleasant fate? Fear not, fellow human – there are tried-and-true preventative measures you can take without entering into an all-out bubble-boy scenario.

Cleanliness is Next to Germlessness

It’s true when they say ‘cleanliness is next to godliness’: keeping everything spick and span may just save your skin from a germ infiltration (literally).

Wash Your Hands Like You’re Scrubbing Out Grease

Washing hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or as long as it takes to sing the Happy Birthday song twice (preferably downwind of company) is basically like giving germs their eviction notice. Doing so before meals/during food prep, after using the toilet or touching anything suspect-like money, handles etc., helps prevent cross-contamination. Additionally, washing hands more frequently increases protection against airborne microbes.

Treat Yo’self

Sometimes we need other people’s sweat on us…oh wait; that’s never necessary. Treating yourself to proper hygiene practices could help decrease chances of catching any unwanted hitch-hiking bacteria on communal items:

  1. Brush/tongue-scrape teeth at least once daily.
  2. Use Old Spice Post-Shave Gel (Terry-Crew approved)
  3. Cover mouth/nose during sneezing/coughing
  4. Take regular showers/baths like ASAP Rocky

Doing these simple things will have those around whispering: “Wow…” and keep dangerous microbes at bay.

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Avoid Touching Thy Face

To touch thy face or not to touch thy face, that is the question. When it comes to avoiding bacteria, definitely not.

Keep Those Hands Busy

Hands do more than hold phones: We use them constantly for things we don’t even realize like scratching an itch or brushing away hair from our face. Each time we make contact with a surface, there’s opportunity for germ transferal so keeping those hands busy in another way could prevent unnecessary contact with your mug.

  1. Chew gum.
  2. Fidget with something small
  3. Hold onto handlebars (bonus workout points)
  4. Text…no wait no because of germs

Be Mindful of Touchy Subjects

Avoiding people who cough and sneeze (who likely aren’t doing their part either) may sound like a good plan, but minimizing physical contact altogether – from handshaking to hugs – helps limit direct microbial transfer.

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Disinfection Nation

Disinfect everything around you as if you are about to embark on heart surgery

Clean Your House Like You Neat-Freaked Out

Our homes can be deemed ‘clean’ by standards at times,”but when was the last time this crew came over?´’ After any sick visitors have left surfaces they’ve come into contact with need Lysol’d down/Sanitized/any-other-fancy-product.” This includes kitchen counters/dining chairs/door handles/light switches etc., anything hands physically touch- especially right after grocurrent lease items get put out.

Public Surfaces Are Basically Landmines

Public surfaces will always be breeding grounds whilst receiving touches 24x7x365:

1.Bathroom stalls/handles,/doors >>> off-limits
2.Shopping carts: disinfectants wipes/free hazmat suit available in store
3.elevators>>>>>>>stairs(sounds too easy!)

Anything and everything someone might have touched could produce contact with bacteria. Be prepared to sparkle in sanitizing-induced glory by bringing sanitizer wipes/ gloves for added protection.

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Protect thy Immune System

Sometimes the best defense against germs is a good offense: take care of yourself so your immune system can fight off any invaders that do manage to make their way past your defenses.

Keep it Classic – Eat Those Fruits and Veggies

That old classic, “‘eat yer veggies!” adage holds even truer today than ever before. Eating as much nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables as possible helps provide vitamins essential for immunity boosting.

Getting R&R

I’d bet you’ll gladly oblige a nap recommendation – which makes sense when sudden illness hits without warning- lack of sleep/rest weakens our immune system making those invading fighters more susceptible to infections/death . Sleeping minimum hours/day (6-8) should be regular practice not just an attractive idea.

So there you have it! Some simple practices we can all adopt that’ll help prevent bacterial infection from taking hold. By being mindful about hygiene, avoiding touchy subjects/public surfaces and disinfecting everything around us like paranoid heart surgeons, our chances of sidestepping unwanted exposure increase significantly. Plus don’t forget treating ourselves well by eating right/having restful nights/satisfying dental hygiene are cornerstones for ensuring optimal health outside fighting this pesky germ-filled world one hand-washing at a time. One thing’s certain; these tips will keep dangerous microbes far away reaching anything near thyroid-levels in terms of infection rates.

Enjoy those sickness-free weekends!

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