Share a kiss instead of shaking hands!

A recent report warns that you are at far greater risk of passing on an infection by shaking someone's hand than by sharing a kiss.

The report also notes that regular handwashing may be more effective than drugs in preventing the spread of respiratory viruses such as influenza and SARS.

Germs that cause stomach infections such as salmonella, campylobacter and norovirus can also circulate directly from person to person via your hands. Stomach germs can also be passed on if you put your fingers in your mouth or forget to wash your hands before preparing food.

Breaking the chain of infection depends on how well you wash your hands.

Eurekalert December 19, 2007
American Journal of Infection Control March, 2007; 35(2):86-8

In fact, studies have found that soap and water work better than the waterless, alcohol-based hand wipes and rubs. Antibacterial liquids and soaps should be avoided altogether. These products kill both good and bad bacteria, thereby contributing to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Furthermore, the active ingredient in most antibacterial products is triclosan, an antibacterial agent that not only kills bacteria and inhibits bacterial growth, but has also been shown to kill human cells. That would be the definition of “over-kill.”

Keep clean your house and working place;
increase your immune system: have a good sleep, exercise, eat raw food, keep a balanced emotional status.