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Notes From theBette C. Jones, RN |
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Notes From the Bette C. Jones, RN |
The Christmas season is upon us! This time of year we usually get some snow and the daily temperatures plummet. The cold and snow have little to do with microbiology. However, during the winter months people do get sick more often. The cold and snow in and of themselves do not make people sick. Studies have shown you are not more likely to get sick if you forget to wear a coat during a cold winter day. . People do get sick more in the winter and that can be confusing.
The cold and illness are associated because illness is more common during the cold winter months. Cold temperature does NOT make you sick. Microorganisms cause us to become sick. We don't get microorganisms from cold temperatures we get them from each other, our pets and our environment. People get sick more often in the winter because we stay indoors with other people for longer time periods. By closing up our homes to keep out the cold, we keep in the warmth and those nasty microorganisms.
To lessen your likelihood of getting sick, go outside more. Avoid large groups of people. Wash your hands frequently. One handy thing to carry with you is a hand sanitizer solution. Using that often during public gatherings could protect you from other people's germs. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
May the miracle of Jesus' birth dwell in your heart and bring you peace and hope.
Bette
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