Despite hours of questioning by the health authorities there doesn’t seem to be any idea at all about how they caught this.

I know that you can’t really do anything to really protect yourself from these bugs, but you can do one thing which is really really complicated (not) and people do this all the time (well some don’t!)

WASH YOUR HANDS

When I worked on the ships I soon got into the habit of frequent washing and also using the anti-bacterial gel which was always available around food areas.    Of course in a group of 1000+ people there is always someone to pass these bugs around, but if more than the normal number of cases are reported to the captain then precautions are stepped up and normally this keeps the outbreak in check.

We can all learn from this and take our own measures to keep healthy.

1. Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, including between fingers, back of hands and wrists.

2. Use anti-bacterial gels when they are available, you can now buy small bottles in chemists and supermarkets to pop into your handbag, briefcase or glovebox.

Remember, even if you just buy a sandwich before you open it you have already touched the door and taken change from somebody else’s hand – it only takes a moment to squirt a little gel onto your hands before eating and it could save you from one of these nasty bugs.

The same precautions will help to deter Swine Flu as well and another tip is to use your tissue once only and then discard into a covered bin.  I’ve noticed recently that you can buy anti-viral tissues sounds like a good idea doesn’t it.

I hope that instead of worrying about taking vitamin tablets to protect yourself or buying expensive potions you will follow this simple but very effective advice.

My Niece and Nephew are on the road to recovery now thank goodness but they have to stay home for at least FIVE WEEKS which could well drive my sister mad – but that’s another story.

Here’s to your Health

Barry

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