HOW CAN WE
PERSONAL HYGIENE PREVENT THE
SPREAD OF GERMS?
Some 829 000 people in low- and
middleincome countries die as a result of
inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene
each year, representing 60% of total
diarrhoeal deaths.
Poor sanitation is believed to be the main
WHAT WE DO?
cause of some 432 000 of these deaths and In this time of pandemic it is important to
is a major factor in several neglected tropical always wear a facemask when going outside
diseases, including intestinal worms, our homes.
schistosomiasis, and trachoma. Poor
Focus on the safety of others instead of only
sanitation also contributes to malnutrition
yourself.
(World Health Organization, 2022).
Disinfect anything you typically find yourself
touching throughout the day.
The
Importance
Wash your hands!
of Personal
Carry hand sanitizer with you for when water
Hygiene
isn't available.
Don't use makeup testers when visiting stores
Our Priority like Watsons or the Department Store or try
is Protection any food samples at the grocery store.
Personal hygiene practices can
Keep a fidget toy available at all times to
help you and the people around
keep your hands busy when you start feeling
the urge to pick at your face, touch your lips, you prevent illnesses. They can
or rub your eyes.
also help you feel good about
Cover your mouth when you sneeze! Sneeze
into your elbow instead of your hands or the your appearance.
open air to avoid spreading germs to
everything you touch with your hands.
PERFECT
Simply create a visible reminder to STOP.
TOUCHING. YOUR. FACE.
PERSONAL
SKIN CARE HYGIENE
GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE
SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: WASH YOUR HAIR!
Wash your hair often. Keep it neat
and tidy by brushing and styling as
Washing hands
often as you can.
Bathing CLIP YOUR NAILS!
Keep your nails short and clean at all
Oral Hygiene times.
CHANGE YOUR
Short Nails CLOTHES!
Wear neat and clean clothes
Our Priority every day, and change your
is Cleanliness Clean Clothes
clothes when dirty or wet.
Clean Ears
OUR MISSION Bed Cleaning
HYGIENE
Health & Wellness provides whole person-
centered care and services, illness
prevention and health promotion, co-
curricular learning opportunities, and public
health leadership and expertise. All are
tailored to support our students’ health,
well-being, and personal development, the
WASH YOUR HANDS!
health of the campus community and the
After going to the toilet.
mission of our University.
Before, during and after
OUR VISION preparing food.
Health & Wellness is every student’s first Before and after eating.
choice for health care and health
Playing with animals.
education. We lead the way in fulfilling the
After brushing hair.
University’s commitment to fostering a well
and vibrant learning community. After playing outside.
SKIN CARE HOW TO TAKE
Your skin type matters
You may suspect you have dry, oily, or
CARE OF
sensitive skin, but do you really know your skin
type? Knowing your true skin type can help
YOUR SKIN?
the next time you’re in the cosmetics aisle. In
fact, using the wrong products — or even
popularized Internet hacks — for your skin
DAY ROUTINE
type could worsen acne, dryness, or other
skin problems.
Cleanser
Building a daily skin care routine
Eye Cream
No matter what your skin type is, a daily skin
Toner Essence
care routine can help you maintain overall
skin health and improve specific concerns like Serum
acne, scarring, and dark spots. A daily skin Moisturizer
care routine has four basic steps you can do
Spot Treatment The
once in the morning and once before you
Face Oil
Importance
sleep.
Sun Screen
of Skin Care
NIGHT ROUTINE
It helps your skin stay in good
Make Up Remover
condition: You're shedding skin cells
Simple but Cleanser throughout the day, so it's important to keep
Clear Skin Eye Cream your skin glowing and in good condition. An
Toner Essence effective routine can help prevent acne,
Serum treat wrinkles, and help keep your skin
looking its best.
Retinol
Moisturizer
Spot Treatment
Face Oil
PERFECT TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN!
SKIN CARE
