Washing hands is the key to prevention of not only swine flu but many other infectious disorders. It really does not matter what type of soap is used as long as the hands are washed on a regular basis. Even though hundreds of anti septic and alcohol solutions are sold for hand washing, these are really not need. Many studies exist which show that simple soap and water are just as effective as any alcohol based solution.
Hand washing is highly recommended for individuals who work with children since children frequently acquire viruses and develop the common cold. Hand washing can prevent transmission of viral infections from children to adults,
How many times to wash the hands again is a big question. There are some who say wash the hands 10 times a day and others who say wash the hands 4 times a day. In general; wash hands any time you touch inanimate objects or use the toilet, before and after eating and in the work place. It is known that the majority of people never wash hands after using the bathroom. These are the same people who then complain about bad doctors and poor health care.
Remember hand washing is not 100 percent guarantee that you will not develop swine flu but it does reduce your chances of acquiring the infection. It is widely recommended that if all people practiced some type of basic hygiene precautions, then fewer people will be infected with swine flu or the common cold virus.
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