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Medical Corner including between the fingers and under the nails.

Handwashing should be done before meals, after us-
ing the bathroom, after playing outside, and when
hands are visibly dirty.

• COUGHING AND SNEEZING ETIQUETTE: When you
cough or sneeze, it is important to cover your mouth

THE IMPORTANCE and nose with a tissue or your elbow. This prevents the
spread of germs to others. After coughing or sneezing,
it is important to wash your hands or use hand sanitiz-
OF HYGIENE AND er if water is not available.

HEALTH PRACTICES • HEALTHY EATING AND HYDRATION: Eating a balanced

diet and drinking plenty of water are essential for
IN SCHOOL maintaining good health. A healthy diet helps your

body fight off infections and stay strong. Drinking wa-
ter keeps you hydrated, which is important for con-
Nurse Damilola centration and energy levels throughout the day.
Matron, El-kanemi Hostel

• STAYING HOME WHEN SICK: If you feel unwell, it is bet-
ter to stay home from school to rest and recover. This
elcome back to school. Now that the helps prevent spreading your illness to others. It’s im-
school has resumed, it is important to portant to let your teachers and parents know if you
W focus on hygiene and preventive health are feeling sick so they can provide the necessary
practices to keep everyone safe and healthy. support.
Schools are places where many people
come together, which means that germs can • CLEAN ENVIRONMENT: Keeping your school environ-

spread easily if proper care is not taken. The ment clean is also important. This means disposing of
following practices should be implemented trash properly, cleaning up after yourself, and helping
effectively; to keep classrooms and shared spaces tidy. A clean
environment reduces the chances of germs spread-
PERSONAL HYGIENE: Personal hygiene includes ing.
simple habits like washing your hands, brush-
ing your teeth, and taking regular baths. • By following these simple hygiene and health prac-

tices, students can help create a safer and healthi-
• HANDWASHING: One of the most effective er school environment. These habits not only protect
ways to prevent the spread of germs is by your health but also the health of your friends, teach-
washing your hands regularly. It’s important ers, and family members. Let’s all work together to
to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds make our school a place where everyone can learn
with soap, covering all parts of the hands, and grow in good health.

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