By: Tonya Foust Mead

1. Stress the importance of frequent handwashing to your family members

2. Inspect hands of occupants upon arrival and before leaving home
3. Institute the 20 second hand wash rule (hum A-B-C song, Lala, These Boots are Made for Walking)
4. Wipe down school backpack, lunch box, briefcase, thermos with alcohol based solution
5. Wipe down transported pencils, pens, MP3, WiiFii, D3 players, Blackberry with alcohol based solution
6. Place handi-wipes and/or alcohol based anti-bacterial cream in a ‘to go bag’ or place in the car
7. Consider forgoing transportation via subway- car pool or drive alone
8. Wipe down door knobs (car, home, office) and handle bars and other toys with cleaning solution
9. Instruct family members to refrain from touching others and placing their hands on their eyes, mouth or nose
10. Remind family members to cover mouth when sneezing or coughing
11. Steer clear of day-care facilities with less than stellar hygienic records
12. Refrain from eating in restaurants, playing at entertainment facilities, or visiting public theaters until Swine epidemic passes
13. Remind children and husband to wipe down desk, chair, telephone, computer equipment and supplies with alcohol based cleaner
14. Disinfect kitchen, bathroom counters before and after preparing food