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2024-01-17 10:28:49
Winter always brings with it the arrival of certain viruses such as the flu. However, this year it has emerged with great force, joining an increase in COVID cases. It is in our hands to protect ourselves outside and inside the home.
Getting vaccinated, avoiding spaces with large crowds, maintaining a safe distance… are some recommendations that we can follow to avoid catching the flu or any respiratory virus. At Healthy Housing we know that in our home we can also protect ourselves from them with a series of simple measures, ranging from the use of masks to practicing good hygiene and ventilation:
- Handwashing: It is important to wash your hands frequently, especially after coughing, sneezing, or coming into contact with someone who is sick. It is recommended rub them for at least 20 seconds, and pay attention to the areas between the fingers, the back of the hands and under the nails. It is a simple measure that all members of the household should put into practice, including children.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces more frequently: High-touch areas such as doorknobs, light switches, countertops and electronic devices (for example, mobile phones) should be sanitized every day or several times a day, especially when someone is sick at home. Clean with products that are appropriate for each surface and follow the instructions on the product labels. It is also recommended Thoroughly wash objects that come into direct contact with the sick personsuch as bedding, towels and personal items.
- Be careful when coughing or sneezing: If you do not have a tissue on hand (preferably disposable if you have a virus) when you cough or sneeze, it is recommended to use the inside of your elbow or upper sleeve instead of your hands, which can easily transmit the virus to your skin. surfaces you touch. Either way, the use of masks is more effectivefor greater containment of the virus.
- Protect the sick: it’s key isolate the patient as much as possibleFor example, having him sleep in a separate room, if feasible, and using a separate bathroom if available. This can help prevent the virus from spreading to other members of the household and minimize the risk of multiple people getting sick at the same time. Along these same lines, it is a priority do not share utensilssuch as drinking glasses and other personal items that can transmit the virus from one person to another.
- Always ventilate: It is often said that 10/15 minutes a day is enough to properly ventilate a room. However, the most appropriate time of day and the time that should be dedicated to ventilation depends on the climate or the use of the home. In winter, if we can, it is good to ventilate at the hottest time, around midday, or take advantage of the time when the sun shines the most. The health recommendations if there is a sick person at home due to a respiratory virus is to ventilate a minimum of 10 minutes three or four times a day to ensure proper air renewal. On the other hand, keep a comfortable and moderate indoor humidity level It can also help reduce the survival of the flu virus in the air and on surfaces. Use a humidifier during the drier months may be beneficial in creating an environment less favorable to the spread and survival of the flu virus.
Above all, it is important to maintain and/or increase hygiene measures in our environment and with ourselves to try to stop viruses this winter.
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Published by: Healthy Housing
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