Germs are Yuck!
Germs Are Yuck
"Keeping safe from COVID can be Child's Play"
Here are some simple things to keep nasty germs away...
Here are some simple things to keep nasty germs away...
- Wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds or more.
- Use alcohol-based hand sanitisers when you can't use soap and water.
- Washing your hands and keeping things clean will help protect you from germs.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces you often use, such as benchtops, desks, and mobile phones.
- Department of Health: Tips for good hygiene practices
- Wearing a mask makes it harder for the virus to spread.
- Masks help protect you from droplets from an infected person's cough or sneeze.
- Make sure it covers your nose and mouth.
- A face mask is designed to contain the particles that are breathed, coughed, or sneezed out. A well-fitting mask reduces the risk of exposure by containing exhaled particles from someone who is infected.
- It's recommended you wear a mask when indoors or if physical distancing isn't possible to protect yourself and the community.
- It is recommended to wear a face mask in healthcare settings.
- Department of Health: Masks
- COVID-19 can still be a very serious illness.
- To receive the best protection against serious illness or death from COVID-19 you should stay up to date with all vaccinations recommended for your age or individual health needs. Boosters are important to maintain this protection.
- If you have had COVID-19 and have recovered, you should still get your next COVID-19 vaccine dose to maintain your protection.
- Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting very sick and preventing complications like Long Covid.
- Vaccination sites across Western Queensland
- COVID-19 Vaccination Information
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