Catch it, Bin it, Kill it
How to help prevent the spread of flu?
Basic infection control measures can help prevent the spread of flu - 'Catch it, Bin it, Kill it'.
Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough and sneeze, CATCHING your germs disposing of the tissue as soon as possible into a BIN and washing your hands as soon as you can to KILL THEM are all important actions that can help prevent the spread of germs.
Research has revealed that people don’t understand what a huge difference using and disposing of tissues correctly and washing hands can make in helping prevent the spread of the common cold and the more serious flu virus. Most adults suffer two to five colds a year and infants and pre-school children have an average of four to eight.
If we all follow the simple rule of CATCH IT, BIN IT, KILL IT, we can help reduce the spread of colds, flu and other viruses. We all have an important role to play in preventing ourselves, our families and others from spreading germs.
The messages of CATCH, IT, BIN IT, KILL IT are simple:
• CATCH IT
Germs spread easily. Always carry tissues and use them to catch your cough or sneeze.
• BIN IT
Germs can live for some time on tissues. Dispose of them as soon as possible.
• KILL IT
Hands can transfer germs to any surface you touch such as door handles and telephones, so clean your hands as soon as you can.