I actually never heard of these viruses. Honestly, it scared me at first.  But, I just made sure I was prepared by becoming more of a germaphobe.  I carry cleaning supplies (lysol spray, lysol wipes, alcohol spray, extra masks, hand sanitizer, and gloves) with me everywhere I go.  I make sure my mini bookbag and/or my purse can accommodate my supplies.  

I wash and sanitize my hands often, especially after handling money and touching any door knobs.  However, doing this practice will leave your hands extremely dry and cracked.  To combat this, I carry a small container of vaseline with shea butter and dove moisturizer. 

This may seem minuscule, but avoiding these events may help keep you out of the hospital.   Side note- I also started carrying hand sanitizing wipes.  The wipes are less harsh on the hands and fingertips. When I had to renew my Private Detective license, it was difficult for them to fingerprint me. They asked if I used a lot of hand san.  Of course the answer was yes. The techs told me to limit th