GERMS

I was reading in one of health magazines that we get an article on GERMS and "what you should know to protect yourself." I started to read the first paragraph to Desmond, then thought I would share with you. Also as a reminder to me later on.
"Ever wonder how you caught that last cold or flu? Think back about three days and consider the possibilities. Perhaps you opened doors, used a public toilet, handled money, saw a friend who was feeling under the weather, endorsed a check with the bank's pen, sliced raw chicken on a cutting board, repotted a plant or changed your cat's little box. And thoughout that day you scratched your nose, rubbed your eyes, and grabbed a quick snack - without washing your hands."
"Flu and cold viruses can travel 3 to 6 feet from a cough or sneeze and live on a surface up to 48 hours."
That last sentence grabbed my attention! How long they can last and how far they can go.
"Flu and cold viruses can live on a surface from a few seconds to 48 hours; E. coli for a few hours to a day; the stomach flu for days or weeks; and hepatitis for weeks or months."
This is just to help educate you and help keep all of us healthy!