For the Winter of 2019, EMA Care sent out the following guidelines to over 30 Israeli programs, seminaries and, yeshivas that are catering to gap year students from outside Israel. Dorm life is prone to the spread of illness. The fact is there is an 80% reduction of disease when people follow these guidelines for proper hygiene.
“The Common Cold” and “Stomach bugs” are VERY popular in the winter time.
Here are some ways to prevent spreading the “joy” to others and to protect yourselves:
WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER!!
- before and after every meal
- after every bathroom use
- after every tissue use
*Good cough hygiene: Sneeze and/or Cough into a tissue or into your elbow (completely covering your mouth and nose).
If you use a tissue – sanitize your hands afterwards!
- Wash linens/towels at least once a week
- Do not share towels!!
- Avoid close contact with friends who may be sick
- Drink, drink, drink!! - Stay well hydrated and eat healthy!
EMA Care is happy to provide this service to schools all around Israel. EMA Care! Keeping students healthy is what we do!