3 Ways, to Prevent Colds, From Spreading
at Home.
Last year, due to lockdowns and
other safety measures, cases of colds
and flus were lower than usual. .
With many places lifting restrictions,
cold and flu season is making a comeback. .
If someone in your
household gets sick, don't panic.
NPR spoke with specialists in
infectious disease transmission
for strategies to avoid spreading
colds and flus at home. .
1. , Hang on to
your mask. .
Masks help prevent the spread of
infectious particles and virus-filled droplets.
Wearing one, or having your child wear
one, could reduce the amount of
virus-filled aerosols in your house. .
You could have kids
over [age] 2 wear a
mask for the first three
or four days of symptoms, Dr. Tina Tan, professor of pediatrics at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, via NPR.
2. , Fresh air and
ventilation
are key.
Create air circulation by opening
the windows or turning on a fan. .
The better the ventilation, the less likely the viruses are going to get transmitted from one person to another, Dr. Tina Tan, professor of pediatrics at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, via NPR.
3, Don't over sanitize. .
Tan says that, "most of these viruses
don't live on surfaces for very
long periods of time.".
The research on exactly
how long cold-causing
viruses survive on
surfaces is not definitive.
Wipe down frequently-touched
surfaces multiple times a day.
But you don't have to go crazy
and, like, scour everything
down with bleach, Dr. Tina Tan, professor of pediatrics at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, via NPR.
This cold season, take steps to
keep your household healthy and safe.