UV Sanitizers Prevent Colds and Flu
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Technology Killed the Flu Bug (and other nasties too!)
You're trying all you can - washing your hands, trying to not touch your face, not grabbing the stair rail unless you have to. But the flu bug is a tricky one and can be found all kinds of places. So short of locking yourself in your house, what can you do to keep from getting the flu?
This is where science is actually helping out. A bunch of new products using UV ray technologies are killing bacteria, germs and viruses in the places you're most unable to avoid them. They help in the battle against common illnesses transferred on the surfaces we touch or the air we breathe. Check them out!!
The average toothbrush contains ten million germs.
Toothbrush Sanitizer
Because Germs Love To Live There
Violight VIO200 Travel Toothbrush Sanitizer
Amazon Price: $20.13 (as of 06/01/2012)
The germs that cause influenza are spread up to three feet when someone who has the flu coughs or sneezes.
Air Purifiers
Breathe Easier
Over 70% of all common illnesses (colds, flu, and intestinal illnesses) are transmitted through the surfaces we touch.
Surface Sanitizers and Disinfectors
Not into UV?
Try blowing a hair dryer up your nose
Yuck! 75% of the public fail to wash their hands after using the toilet.
Wash Your Hands!
Old-Fashioned Prevention Is Still the Best
The germs that cause influenza are spread up to three feet when someone who has the flu coughs or sneezes. You can even spread flu germs when you speak. If you handle things the germs land on and then touch your eyes, nose or mouth, the flu virus can easily enter your body. Wash your hands often to get rid of flu germs. (Image courtesy of Yale University)How to clean your hands:
- Wet your hands and apply liquid, bar, or powder soap.
- Rub hands together vigorously to make lather and scrub all surfaces. Continue for 20 seconds! Need a timer? Imagine singing "Happy Birthday" all the way through twice Rinse hands well under running water.
- Dry your hands using a paper towel or air dryer.
- If possible, use your paper towel to turn off the faucet.
- If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based wipe or hand gel!
The Book for Germaphobes
The Germ Freak's Guide to Outwitting Colds and Flu: Guerilla Tactics to Keep Yourself Healthy at Home, at Work and in the World
Amazon Price: $2.37 (as of 06/01/2012)
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Freelance writer, editor and confessed "germ freak" Janse takes readers on a frequently funny tour through the germ-ridden underbellies of life - from health club showers to hotel suites - dishing the dirt, as it were, on what we're likely to "catch" where. Janse imparts some everyday useful information, such as the fact that loofah sponges breed deadly bacteria (bleach them weekly) and that pricey vegetable washes aren't as good as hot water and a scrub brush for removing pesticides.
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How Do YOU Avoid Cold and Flu Infections?
Share your favorite tips.
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Tolovaj
Dec 11, 2011 @ 1:15 pm | delete
- When I was working in the lab with UV ray lamp I had a chance to look at my hands (just washed with soap and a lot of water!) under ultra violet ray. It was disgusting... I wish everybody who said his hands are o.k. (after driving shopping trolley from supermarket) had the same chance.
The answer is hygiene and proper lifestyle!
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Jacqueline Fox
Apr 1, 2011 @ 12:31 pm | delete
- Frequent and proper hand washing is indeed one of the best ways to prevent the acquisition of airborne or droplet illnesses. But hey, that UV toothbrush sanitizer seems pretty cool. I might get one of those for my grandma who is dealing with a lot of stress after hearing about the DePuy Hip Replacement Recall. I'm hoping that the toothbrush sanitizer will amaze her. Thanks for sharing this lens.
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Themiscorkscrew
Oct 26, 2009 @ 8:15 pm | delete
- I got the flu shot but I have all those symptoms so not sure what that means I guess what I can share is that the flu shot is probably not all its cracked up to be. By the way this is a nice lens it was exactly what i needed to hear
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