Stop Germs Spreading (NHS)

The NHS resource on Stop Germs Spreading teaches those simple yet vital gestures.

Hand washing:

  • Wet
  • Soap
  • Wash
  • Rinse
  • Dry

Coughing and sneezing:

  • Catching it
  • Bin it
  • Kill it

Norovirus bug

Known as the 'winter vomiting bug', this virus is highly contagious.  Some useful tips and advice to prevent its spread:

  • Wash hands throughly using soap and water and drying them after using the toilet, before preparing food and eating
  • Hand Gels do not kill the virus

The Stop Norovirus Spreading during Winter advice and guidance flyer provides additional details and clarification.

Page last reviewed: 28/02/2024

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