TOOTHBRUSH CAN MAKE YOU SICK- KNOW HOW AND PREVENT IT

• Wash your toothbrush before and after used.
• Keep your toothbrush neat and dry.
• Don't store your toothbrush in a dirty and contaminated area.
• Don't share toothbrush with anyone, it might be dangerous than you could imagine.
• Wash your hands thoroughly if possible with soap before and after brushing.
• Wash or rinse your toothbrush with warm water after use.
• Store your toothbrush in an upright to air dry and not together with others toothbrushes in the family, research proved that microorganism can be easily swap from one to another.
• Toothbrush should be stored or placed in an open place not close container.
• Everyone should have at least two toothbrushes to allow one to dry before using it again.
• Warn out toothbrushes should be replaced, in fact; you most replace your toothbrush every three to four month of usage as recommended by the dentists.
• Toothbrush most be replace after cold or other illness in order to prevent contamination.
• When you or a member of family that you share toothpaste together is sick, the person should use different toothpaste to prevent spread or contamination to other toothbrushes.
• Don't share toothbrushes with anyone; diseases can be easily transferred to you through the toothbrush. For instance, sharing toothbrush with someone having disease afflicted with strep throat, a colony of streptococcal bacteria might end up on the toothbrush and remain there long enough to infect you.
• Don't store your toothbrush together with others as the bristles can easily be in contact and bacteria can be transferred.
• Don't use brush while flushing the toilet.

 

We Now Have A Stronger Banking System - CBN

THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said the banks are now stronger and can withstand any shock.
According to CBN Financial Stability Report, June 2012 made available on its website on Thursday, the apex bank stated that the banking system was now generally stronger, as the ratio of non-performing loans (NPLs) to total loans declined and weak banks were recapitalised.

The apex bank disclosed that the results of a stress test conducted at end-June 2012 showed increasing resilience to shocks by the banking  industry, stating that the exerciser evaluated the solvency risks in the banking industry’s balance sheet and the imbalance in the financial system.

It noted that the ongoing banking industry reforms and the current short-to medium-term monetary and financial policy stance of CBN would address liquidity and exchange rate volatility concerns emerging from the result of the test.

Speaking on the report, the Deputry Governor, Financial Sector Stability, CBN, Dr. Kingsley Moghalu, said the report continues to provide unique insights on developments in the nation’s financial system and their implications for financial system stability, stating that the highlight measures taken by the apex bank to strengthen financial stability and is, therefore, recommended to stakeholders as a major source of information on developments and opportunities in the financial system.