Germs are everywhere
Urgent care clinics can help you prevent summer colds. We do not get a
cold from working or playing in wet, cold weather; if that was the case, we
would never catch cold in the summer time. Colds and flu are caused by germs
that are plentiful enough or strong enough to overwhelm our immune system. There
are places in our home that we assume to be clean, yet they are rife with
bacteria. These places and items are the most likely culprits when we do catch
a summer cold. You can protect yourself and your family by making yourself
familiar with all the dirty spots in the house, and keeping them as clean as
possible. Consider the toothbrush:
Your toothbrush
- As unpleasant as it sounds, your toothbrush is actually home to thousands of germs.
- Bacteria are likely to grow on your toothbrush every day as it dries in the holder.
- When someone uses the toilet, flushing sends spray of droplets into the air.
- These droplets, are comprised of whatever bacteria and viruses that were discharged into the toilet.
- The droplets will float into the bathroom for as long as two hours after flushing.
- It is recommended that you sanitize your toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide before each use. It is also recommended that you always close the toilet lid before you flush it.
Convenient, walk-in care for
Germantown, MD
We all want the best for our families, especially when it comes to
healthcare and preventive medicine. Medical Access provides convenient walk-in
care as an alternative to long waits in the emergency room. Their friendly
staff will carefully and quickly assess your needs and provide the appropriate
services, from preventive medicine to x-ray and lab services. Their facilities
are fully staffed and equipped in order to meet the demands of their patients
and their healthcare needs.
Dr. Manbir Takhar is the Chief Medical Officer, and has been associated
with Medical Access since 1999. She is qualified to treat almost any type of
injury or illness that may present itself. Call Medical Access today; or simply
drop in as no appointment is needed to receive timely, quality urgent care for
any non life-threatening health issues.
