We do it so automatically that it's a tough habit to break.
People put their hands to their face a thousand times a day;
adjusting glasses, rubbing a nose, wiping a lip,
PUTTING A PEN TO YOUR MOUTH,
scratching an eye, wiping away sweat, and so much more.
But in cold and flu season, an innocuous momentary
action can bring a world of pain.
Our orifices--eyes, nose, mouth--are portals of
entry for disease, and very absorptive tissue.
It will take some doing, but resist automatically
putting your hands near your face before
thoroughly washing them. (And limit it even then.)
It's the same as putting your face on everything
your hands have touched!!
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