If not treated early, the disease can result in very serious consequences, including organ failure, brain damage, gangrene of the limbs or death. Research suggests that lifestyle behaviors common among college students, such as smoking, bar patronage and dormitory-style living, may contribute to increased risk. The vast majority of all the college cases are preventable, as the vaccine protects against four strains of this disease, including the strains that cause about two thirds of the cases on campus. You should also be aware that the vaccine is very safe and adverse reactions, if any, are mild and infrequent, consisting primarily of redness and pain at the injection site lasting up to two days. But there's an art to hand washing.
Warm water is most comfortable.
Lather up with soap, rubbing a lot, so you get good bubbles. Spread the lather over all surfaces. Rub between your fingers and under the nails for about 20 seconds. Rinse with running water to wash the germs away. Use the paper towel to turn off the faucet.