Who is most at risk from germs in the home?
Germs enter our bodies all the time – but most of us rarely get ill. That’s because we have powerful immune systems that identify and destroy most germs. But at any one time, perhaps 1 in 5 people have weakened immunity. These people include babies, whose immune systems haven’t properly developed yet, the elderly, whose immunity is weakening, and those with diseases of the immune system. A further group consists of those whose immunity is temporarily reduced: i.e. pregnant women, people on immuno-suppressive therapy or those suffering from a brief illness. If you’re aware of these variations in immunity, you can adjust your hygiene priorities to fit your needs.
