{"id":12184,"date":"2022-09-07T18:22:54","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T18:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/?p=12184"},"modified":"2022-09-08T12:48:18","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T12:48:18","slug":"germs-where-are-they-hiding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2022\/09\/07\/germs-where-are-they-hiding\/","title":{"rendered":"Germs: Where Are They Hiding?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12186 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/09\/iStock-476924890-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Germs: Where Are They Hiding?\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/09\/iStock-476924890-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/09\/iStock-476924890-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/09\/iStock-476924890-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/09\/iStock-476924890-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/09\/iStock-476924890-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/09\/iStock-476924890-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2022\/09\/07\/germs-where-are-they-hiding\/#espanol\">Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Schools have always been a hot zone for spreading germs and illnesses. \u00a0In the new COVID-19 era, we all want to be more careful. As we enter a new school year, it\u2019s important to keep in mind all the ways COVID-19 and other germs can hide in plain sight.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSchool learning is a high-contact sport,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/stacey-hammer-md\">Stacey R. Hammer, MD<\/a>, a general pediatrician at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a>. \u201cKids touch multiple surfaces numerous times a day. Even the most diligent cleaning, disinfecting, and handwashing practices can only lessen the possibility of germs being passed from one child to another.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Although many of us think that bathrooms are the most likely place for germ transmission, they are not the biggest worry. Toilets and other bathroom surfaces are typically cleaned regularly. Since surfaces in bathrooms are primarily ceramic, metal, and other smooth materials, it\u2019s harder for germs to linger there compared with porous surfaces such as concrete, wood, cloth, and carpeting.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the most likely places for germs to hide are those that are touched frequently but may not be cleaned as regularly as lavatories, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drinking fountains<\/li>\n<li>Classroom books and shared electronic devices<\/li>\n<li>Gym equipment<\/li>\n<li>Bus seats (especially the back of the seat in front of a child)<\/li>\n<li>Lockers<\/li>\n<li>Playground equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Hand Hygiene<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cTeach your kids that hand washing is still one of the best tools in the fight against germs,\u201d says Dr. Hammer. \u201cKeeping your hands clean not only keeps you safe but also helps to keep others safe. If your hands are clean, you\u2019re not spreading germs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She offers the following advice about hand hygiene.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wash your hands with regular soap and water <\/strong>whenever possible<strong>.<\/strong> The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that antibacterial soap is no more effective than regular soap and warm water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use paper towels<\/strong> to dry your hands. Although paper is not the most environmentally friendly option, it\u2019s best for limiting the spread of germs. After you dry your hands, you can use the paper towel to open the bathroom door before you dispose of the towel. Hand dryers are more environmentally friendly, but you still have to touch the bathroom door to leave.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hand sanitizer is a good alternative.<\/strong> Hand sanitizer is a good second choice when soap and water are not handy. Alcohol-based sanitizer kills all but a few types of bacteria. Be sure to rub the sanitizer into your hands until your skin is dry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThe best hand hygiene tip is to model the right behaviors for your children, both at home and in public,\u201d Dr. Hammer says.<\/p>\n<p>She said that this includes washing your hands:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After using the bathroom<\/li>\n<li>Before and after eating<\/li>\n<li>After exiting the school bus<\/li>\n<li>After using shared materials (like books, gym equipment, computers, or tablets)<\/li>\n<li>After coughing or sneezing into your hands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another good practice is to avoid touching your face. Germs on your hands can find their way inside your body through your mouth, nose, and eyes.<\/p>\n<h3>Unpacking Germs from Backpacks<\/h3>\n<p>Backpacks are essential to help your child tote books, homework, school supplies, and other items \u2014 including germs \u2014 from home to school and back again.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost backpacks spend the school day on the floor beside your child\u2019s desk, in the lavatory, or on the ground outside \u2014 all places where they can easily pick up germs,\u201d Dr. Hammer says. \u201cThe soft fabric and nooks and crannies created by pockets and zippers make it easy for germs to escape superficial cleaning.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here are some tips on keeping these uninvited guests out of your house.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always store backpacks in the trunk or cargo area of your vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>Have your child leave their backpack at the door when they get home and only take out what they need.<\/li>\n<li>Empty the backpack entirely at least once a week, and if it is not washable, spray it with a disinfectant (if it won\u2019t harm the surface). Some backpacks are machine washable but may have special instructions, so read the label before laundering. If the weather allows, place the backpack outside in the sun to dry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Get Into a Germ-Fighting Routine<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cPretty much anything kids take to school with them can become contaminated, even their clothes,\u201d Dr. Hammer says. \u201cSome of those items must be cleaned daily. The easiest way to ensure that you and your family keep up with the cleaning tasks is to add them to your routine.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She suggests adding the following tasks to your household routine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shoes:<\/strong> Enact a \u201ctake shoes off at the door\u201d rule.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clothing:<\/strong> Have your kids undress when they get home and put their clothes in the laundry. They can take a quick shower and put on clean clothes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electronic devices:<\/strong> Clean phones, tablets, and other devices daily. The CDC suggests using alcohol-based wipes or sprays containing at least 70% alcohol to disinfect touchscreens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lunchboxes:<\/strong> Every day, wipe down lunchboxes, wash them in the sink, or spray them with disinfectant. Once a week, do a deep clean, including sending fabric lunch totes through the laundry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201dThese tips are good reminders for all ages, not just children in school, and adults should frequently disinfect to their handbags, tote bags, and personal electronics,\u201d says\u00a0 Dr. Hammer. \u201cWith a little planning and a few changes to family routines, you can limit the spread of germs and minimize sick days for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Stacey Hammer provides primary pediatric care at Cooper\u2019s Primary and Specialty Care Center in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/locations\/moorestown-110-marter-avenue\">Moorestown<\/a>. She is currently accepting new patients. To make an appointment, call <a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.8.COOPER<\/a> (<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.826.6737<\/a>) or use our <a href=\"https:\/\/request.cooperhealth.org\/request.php?source=ehealth_blog\">online form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"espanol\"><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>G\u00e9rmenes: \u00bfD\u00f3nde se esconden?<\/h2>\n<p>Las escuelas siempre han sido una zona caliente para la propagaci\u00f3n de g\u00e9rmenes y enfermedades, incluso antes de que se diagnosticara el primer caso de COVID. A medida que ingresamos a un nuevo a\u00f1o escolar, es importante tener en cuenta todas las formas en que el COVID y otros g\u00e9rmenes pueden ocultarse a plena vista.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEl aprendizaje escolar es un deporte de alto contacto\u201d, dice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/stacey-hammer-md\">Stacey R. Hammer, MD<\/a>, pediatra general en <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a>. \u201cLos ni\u00f1os tocan varias superficies varias veces al d\u00eda. Incluso las pr\u00e1cticas de limpieza, desinfecci\u00f3n y lavado de manos m\u00e1s diligentes solo pueden disminuir la posibilidad de que los g\u00e9rmenes se transmitan de un ni\u00f1o a otro\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Aunque muchos de nosotros pensamos que los ba\u00f1os son el lugar m\u00e1s probable para la transmisi\u00f3n de g\u00e9rmenes, no son la mayor preocupaci\u00f3n. Los inodoros y otras superficies del ba\u00f1o generalmente se limpian con regularidad. Debido a que las superficies de los ba\u00f1os son principalmente de cer\u00e1mica, metal y otros materiales lisos, es m\u00e1s dif\u00edcil que los g\u00e9rmenes permanezcan all\u00ed en comparaci\u00f3n con las superficies porosas como el concreto, la madera, la tela y las alfombras.<\/p>\n<p>Algunos de los lugares m\u00e1s probables para que los g\u00e9rmenes se escondan son aquellos que se tocan con frecuencia pero que no se limpian con tanta regularidad como los ba\u00f1os, como:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fuentes de agua potable<\/li>\n<li>Libros de clase y dispositivos electr\u00f3nicos compartidos<\/li>\n<li>Equipo de gimnasio<\/li>\n<li>Asientos de autob\u00fas (especialmente el respaldo del asiento frente a un ni\u00f1o)<\/li>\n<li>Casilleros<\/li>\n<li>Equipo de juegos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Higiene de manos<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cEns\u00e9\u00f1eles a sus hijos que lavarse las manos sigue siendo una de las mejores herramientas en la lucha contra los g\u00e9rmenes\u201d, dice el Dr. Hammer. \u201cMantener sus manos limpias no solo lo mantiene a usted seguro sino que tambi\u00e9n ayuda a mantener a los dem\u00e1s a salvo. Si tus manos est\u00e1n limpias, no est\u00e1s propagando g\u00e9rmenes\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Ella ofrece los siguientes consejos sobre la higiene de las manos.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>L\u00e1vese las manos con agua y jab\u00f3n com\u00fan siempre<\/strong> que sea posible. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevenci\u00f3n de Enfermedades (CDC) dicen que el jab\u00f3n antibacteriano no es m\u00e1s efectivo que el jab\u00f3n normal y el agua tibia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use toallas de papel<\/strong> para secarse las manos. Aunque el papel no es la opci\u00f3n m\u00e1s ecol\u00f3gica, es mejor para limitar la propagaci\u00f3n de g\u00e9rmenes. Despu\u00e9s de secarse las manos, puede usar la toalla de papel para abrir la puerta del ba\u00f1o antes de desechar la toalla. Los secadores de manos son m\u00e1s ecol\u00f3gicos, pero igual tienes que tocar la puerta del ba\u00f1o para salir.<\/li>\n<li><strong>El desinfectante de manos es una buena alternativa.<\/strong> El desinfectante de manos es una buena segunda opci\u00f3n cuando no se dispone de agua y jab\u00f3n. El desinfectante a base de alcohol mata todos menos algunos tipos de bacterias. Aseg\u00farese de frotar el desinfectante en sus manos hasta que su piel est\u00e9 seca.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cEl mejor consejo para la higiene de manos es modelar los comportamientos correctos para sus hijos, tanto en casa como en p\u00fablico\u201d, dice el Dr. Hammer.<\/p>\n<p>Ella dijo que esto incluye lavarse las manos:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Despu\u00e9s de usar el ba\u00f1o<\/li>\n<li>Antes y despu\u00e9s de comer<\/li>\n<li>Despu\u00e9s de salir del autob\u00fas escolar<\/li>\n<li>Despu\u00e9s de usar materiales compartidos (como libros, equipos de gimnasia, computadoras o tabletas)<\/li>\n<li>Despu\u00e9s de toser o estornudar en las manos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Otra buena pr\u00e1ctica es evitar tocarse la cara. Los g\u00e9rmenes en sus manos pueden ingresar a su cuerpo a trav\u00e9s de la boca, la nariz y los ojos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Desembalaje de g\u00e9rmenes de mochilas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Las mochilas son esenciales para ayudar a su hijo a llevar libros, tareas, \u00fatiles escolares y otros art\u00edculos, incluidos los g\u00e9rmenes, de la casa a la escuela y viceversa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLa mayor\u00eda de las mochilas pasan el d\u00eda escolar en el piso al lado del escritorio de su hijo, en el ba\u00f1o o en el suelo afuera, todos los lugares donde pueden recoger g\u00e9rmenes f\u00e1cilmente\u201d, dice el Dr. Hammer. \u201cLa tela suave y los rincones y grietas creados por los bolsillos y las cremalleras facilitan que los g\u00e9rmenes escapen a la limpieza superficial\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Aqu\u00ed hay algunos consejos para mantener a estos invitados no invitados fuera de su casa.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guarde siempre las mochilas en la cajuela o en el \u00e1rea de carga de su veh\u00edculo.<\/li>\n<li>Haga que su hijo deje su mochila en la puerta cuando llegue a casa y solo saque lo que necesita.<\/li>\n<li>Vac\u00eda la mochila por completo al menos una vez a la semana y, si no es lavable, roc\u00edala con un desinfectante (si no da\u00f1a la superficie). Algunas mochilas se pueden lavar a m\u00e1quina, pero pueden tener instrucciones especiales, as\u00ed que lea la etiqueta antes de lavarlas. Si el clima lo permite, coloque la mochila afuera al sol para que se seque.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Entrar en una rutina de lucha contra los g\u00e9rmenes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cPr\u00e1cticamente cualquier cosa que los ni\u00f1os lleven a la escuela puede contaminarse, incluso su ropa\u201d, dice el Dr. Hammer. \u201cAlgunos de esos art\u00edculos deben limpiarse a diario. La forma m\u00e1s f\u00e1cil de asegurarse de que usted y su familia se mantengan al d\u00eda con las tareas de limpieza es agregarlas a su rutina\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Ella sugiere agregar las siguientes tareas a su rutina dom\u00e9stica:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zapatos:<\/strong> Promulgue una regla de &#8220;quitarse los zapatos en la puerta&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ropa:<\/strong> Haga que sus hijos se desnuden cuando lleguen a casa y pongan su ropa en la lavander\u00eda. Pueden darse una ducha r\u00e1pida y ponerse ropa limpia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dispositivos electr\u00f3nicos:<\/strong> Limpie los tel\u00e9fonos, tabletas y otros dispositivos diariamente. El CDC sugiere usar toallitas o aerosoles a base de alcohol que contengan al menos un 70 % de alcohol para desinfectar las pantallas t\u00e1ctiles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loncheras:<\/strong> todos los d\u00edas, limpie las loncheras, l\u00e1velas en el fregadero o roc\u00edelas con desinfectante. Una vez a la semana, haga una limpieza profunda, incluido el env\u00edo de bolsas de tela para el almuerzo a la lavander\u00eda.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;Estos consejos son buenos recordatorios para todas las edades, no solo para los ni\u00f1os en la escuela, y los adultos deben desinfectar con frecuencia sus bolsos, bolsos de mano y dispositivos electr\u00f3nicos personales&#8221;, dice el Dr. Hammer. \u201cCon un poco de planificaci\u00f3n y algunos cambios en las rutinas familiares, puede limitar la propagaci\u00f3n de g\u00e9rmenes y minimizar los d\u00edas de enfermedad para todos\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>La Dra. Stacey Hammer brinda atenci\u00f3n pedi\u00e1trica primaria en el Centro de Atenci\u00f3n Primaria y Especializada de Cooper en <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/locations\/moorestown-110-marter-avenue\">Moorestown<\/a>. Actualmente est\u00e1 aceptando nuevos pacientes. 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