KEEP THE GERMS AWAY

Germs are everywhere but that does not mean you have to let them get the upper hand.

1. WASH UP
Remind the child to wash his/her hands when coming in from outside, before and after eating, and after going to bathroom or blowing his/her nose. Make sure you wash along with the child and remember to wash up after a diaper change and before you pick up newborn.

Tips: happy hand washing

Kids are famous for two second hand wash. (half the time, their hands don't even get wet). To make hand washing fun and more effective have the child sing a favourite tune. Once the song's over, he/she can stop washing.

2. BE PREPARED
Carry wipes (and antibacterial hand gel) with you for quick cleanup when there's no soap and water.

3. COVER UP
Remind kids to turn their heads when they cough or sneeze, and to use a tissiue to wipe their nose.

4. KEEP PUDDLES OFF LIMITS
Though they're a blast to jump in, they're also full of germs, so keep those little hands out of that dirty water.

5. KEEP WELL CHILDREN AWAY FROM SICK CHILDREN
If there's one thing that children are good at sharing, it is germs.

6. KEEP TOYS CLEAN
Wash toys that other children have mouthed.

Stay Clean, Keep Healthy!!


by Yayasan Karya Bangsa