Be a Germ Buster!

All year long, we need to be vigilant germ busters! Here are a few tips to help you keep germs at bay: 

Lather Up! Washing your hands is top of the list for being a germ buster. That’s something we can all do. But we must do it right. So, before eating, after playing with a pet and after going to the bathroom, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soapy water, paying attention to wash palms and finger tips, between fingers and the back of your hand. If soap and water are not available, use a dime-sized amount of hand sanitizer and rub it in all over your hands. Jewelry and fingernails trap a lot of germs, so remember to wash them too!

Don’t Touch! The T-zone, that is! That means ears, eyes, nose and mouth because these are the places where germs can enter the body. Please keep your hands away from your face.  

Be a Super Hero! When you have to sneeze or cough, use your invisible cape... meaning your elbow, not you hand. By doing so, you will not spread germs.

Clean Up! Wipe up germs with anti-bacterial wipes on places where there are lots of them: cell phones, doorknobs, light switches, TV remotes, computer keyboards, keys and counters. 

Leave It at the Door! Your shoes, that is. They carry germs from wherever you have been… germs are everywhere! Wear separate indoor shoes for around the house. And, when you come home wash your hands too!

And of course, getting a good night’s sleep, eating well and managing stress are also important ways to help your immune system be at its best which helps you become more germ resistant. So, be a germ buster!

Germy Facts:

• Typically there are between 10,000 and 10 million bacteria on each hand.
• Damp hands spread 1,000 times more germs than dry hands.
• The number of germs on your fingertips doubles after you use the toilet.
• An uncovered sneeze can travel up to 100 miles per hour and can send about 100,000 germs in the air. So, please use your invisible cape.
• Your toothbrush holder carries more germs than the kitchen sink and kitchen cloth. 

Erie Gives Is Right Around The Corner!

Our community needs us now more than ever! Support your favorite causes during Erie Gives Day on August 11, 2020, brought to you by The Erie Community Foundation and its generous sponsors. This signature annual event supports the nonprofit sector, which, during the COVID-19 pandemic, may be experiencing a reduction in donations and resources. Erie Gives Day allows the community to show support for these vital nonprofits during these trying times. 

You can be a philanthropist with a gift of just $25 or more. Make your gift online, mail a check, or gift the required minimum distribution from your IRA. For complete instructions on mailing your check, simply download the Erie Gives check contribution form and send it with your check to the Foundation, 459 West 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507.

WellFit Incorporated is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization which developed the Wellsville Goes to School health literacy program that reaches elementary school children every school year with inter-active, empowering messages about active play, nutrition, hand hygiene, germ busting, kindness, inclusivity, the power of diversity, confidence building and acceptance.

Due to Covid-19, this year, we will develop a digital format to better serve the students, teachers and parents. 

PLEASE SUPPORT WELLSVILLE (WELLFIT INCORPORATED) ON ERIE GIVES DAY.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020.  8 a.m.- 8 p.m.  eriegives.org

 All gifts of $25 or more through eriegives.org will receive a partial match.  This means that your dollars will go even FURTHER to help educate children, provide health resources for teachers and parents.  We need your support!  Please mark your calendars.

Wellsville Rockin’ Recipe:

Chicken Salad Wrap  

• 1 can low-sodium chicken breast (12.5 oz)
• 1/2 cup red grapes, quartered
• 1/2 fresh pear, cut into small pieces
• 2-3 Tbsp. mayonnaise (this depends on how I want the consistency.)
• 2 Tbsp. walnuts chopped
• Whole grain tortilla.

Mix together and then spread on your favorite whole wheat tortilla wrap. The grams of fat will vary with the type of tortilla you get.  This roughly makes about 5 wraps. 

Nutrition facts: 250 calories, 11 grams fat, 4 grams fiber, 14 grams protein. 

The chicken salad itself has roughly 124 calories, 8 grams fat, 1 gram fiber, and 10 grams of protein. 

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