Essential Tips for Maintaining Good Hygiene Habits
Importance of good hygiene practices for children's health, including tips for hand hygiene, toileting, dental care, swimming hygiene, and eye hygiene to prevent infections like conjunctivitis. Parents and teachers should be aware that vaccination alone is not sufficient to prevent all infections; maintaining proper hygiene is key. Encourage regular hand washing, tooth brushing, and implementing hygienic practices in everyday activities to keep families healthy.
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ABC of Hygiene
Why is good hygiene important Kids mix with each other, both in class and in play Helping the child understand hygiene keeps the family healthy Introduction
What Parents/teachers should know Vaccination alone cant prevent all infections Good hygiene practices, like hand cleaning keeps infection at bay
Before Eating or before feeding children Applying contact lenses After Using the toilet or changing a childs nappy Handling pets and domestic animals Coughing, sneezing or blowing and scratching the nose Hand Hygiene
Wipe thoroughly from front to back Wash hands when done Toileting
Dental Hygiene Stop Bad Breath Brush teeth twice a day Flossing after every brushing or after every meal Use a tongue cleaner Tooth decay (Cavities) Encourage children to have regular meals Avoid snacking Ask dentist about fluoride toothpaste and sealants
Don't dirty water Stay out of the water if you have diarrhoea Shower before you get in the water Dont pee or poop in the water Dont swallow the water Every hour -------- Everyone out Take kids on bathroom breaks Check diapers Swimming Hygiene
Conjunctivitis Signs & Symptoms : Redness, bloodshot eyes, swelling, soreness, discharge Use warm water for cleaning with cotton or gauze pads swabbing from inside to outside edge Every individual should have their own towel, which should be regularly washed and never shared Eye Hygiene
Hygiene Etiquette & Practice Stop the spread of germs Cover your mouth & nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze Put your used tissue in a waste basket Avoid close contact with people who are sick
PRESENTATION BY Surg Cdr George Koshy Station Health Officer
