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Our homes are sanctuaries, offering comfort and safety from the outside world. Yet, unbeknownst to many, they also host an unseen world of germs and bacteria, adept at concealing themselves in the most unexpected places. These microbial hideouts are as varied and surprising as the tactics of a seasoned spy, making our living spaces battlegrounds […]

We’ve all learned to live with countless viral threats during the age of COVID, but the most advanced current strain of the Coronavirus may be one of the most troublesome and sickly variants yet. It’s name is JN.1, and it’s riddling doctors across Iowa and the United States as it infects Americans with little resistance. […]

Navigating the world of baby products can be overwhelming, with countless options and considerations for safety. Fortunately, several online resources serve as trustworthy guides, ensuring parents make informed choices to keep their little ones safe and healthy. HealthyChildren.org HealthyChildren.org stands tall as a beacon of reliable information, courtesy of the American Academy of Pediatrics. This platform […]

What is baby safe hand sanitizer? “Baby safe hand sanitizer” typically refers to a hand sanitizer that is formulated to be gentle and safe for use on the sensitive skin of babies and young children. Babies have delicate skin that can be more sensitive to harsh chemicals and fragrances found in regular hand sanitizers. A […]

As we return to school, especially during times when hygiene is a significant concern, it’s essential to focus on maintaining good hand hygiene practices to prevent the spread of germs. Here are some tips and ideas to promote hand hygiene in a school setting: Frequent Handwashing: Encourage students and staff to wash their hands regularly […]

Updated: April 27, 2023 No disposable protective glove offers the exact same level of protection. In this dangerous public health age when superb hand hygiene and protection is essential, healthcare, industrial and food service workers can’t trust their hands and patients’ and customers’ health to just any disposable glove. All workers, no matter their industry […]

In a day and age when we’re most always on the move, the temptation to wash our hands on the go is real: Rinse and run, air dry on the go. But if you don’t dry your hands after washing them, did you really wash them at all? Unfortunately, the statistics say no. “Wet hands […]

Sadly, Influenza is writing Iowa’s worst comeback story of the year. After lying mostly dormant for the last two seasons, the flu is roaring both across the state and the nation during what has been an alarming and extremely sickly start to the 2023-23 cold and flu season. Arriving earlier than usual, Influenza has already […]

In 1847, a Hungarian obstetrician by the name of Ignaz P. Semmelweiss showed that hand washing greatly reduced infections in newborns. Dr. Semmelweiss attempted to promote hand washing and cleanliness among his colleagues, who were so offended that they committed him to an insane asylum. That was 150 years ago and times have changed. Semmelweiss’s […]

For U.S. children this flu season, there’s no scarier letters than RSV. After two years of lying relatively dormant thanks to COVID-19 social distancing and prevention measures, Respiratory Syncytial Virus has been storming the country coast to coast. RSV, which affects the nose, throat and lungs, is the leading cause of hospitalizations among babies. This […]