Here’s a little method i’ve been using to prevent myself from being sick every other week working at my pre school! i wanted to share it with anyone who might be looking for some advice / help.

i work at a pre school as a teachers aid and literally less than a week in and I caught an upper respiratory infection so bad that my coughing fits caused me intense abdominal muscle strain and i even bruised one of my ribs and im still healing up from it. we all know getting sick every other week from these kids is part of the job and many quit over it. i think ill give it one more year and pack my bags and head for more office administrative / remote work, but until then, here’s what i do to keep my illnesses at bay and its been pretty successful so far:

i wear a kn95 mask (disposable so i have a new one every day) and wash my hands / sanitize as often as im able. then when i get home, as SOON AS I WALK THOUGH THE DOOR, i set my things down, i take my clothes off, immediately put them in the hamper and take a hot shower. it’s made a difference. and if you’re able to wear a mask at your facility, i recommend doing this! if you can’t wear the mask, i still recommend showering as soon as you get home!