Danger Alert #2: Airplanes

The second common place where The Places Germs Go: airplanes! For a family who travels a lot like us, this is a very important reminder for us to be wary of the germs the kids can get from airplanes.

Danger Alert: Upper respiratory viruses and intestinal bacterial can spread easily when airborne. Being with so many people in closed quarters for hours invites germs to thrive on the surfaces throughout the cabin and particularly in the lavatory. There’s also the risk of sitting next to a passenger with a bad cough.

Germ-buster:

• Wipe the arms, tray, and window with alcohol-based antiseptic wipes to disinfect lavatory seats in airplanes.
• After using the lavatory, use a hand sanitizer. If you need to change your child’s diaper, disinfect the changing tray first.
• Don’t forget to drink up; staying hydrated helps protect against respiratory illnesses.

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