Singapore reports its first H1N1case today. A 22-year-old Singaporean who had just returned from New York yesterday was tested positive for the virus.

Though there is no need to be overly alarm, I have purchased face masks, sanitizers, anti-bacterial hand wash and hand wipes for the family.  We had a hard time sourcing for face masks and thermometers when the initial news of swine flu was announced few weeks ago.

Often many of us do not practise the “full steps of hand washing” even though we are aware.  I found this useful hand washing video clip to show the boys the correct techniques of hand washing to prevent germs especially when they both have the common habit of either pinching or rubbing their lips.