--- title: ExtendED Notes Articles description: Articles and insights with an emphasis on after school programs. --- ![Germ Science: How to Get Rid of Germs in Cold and Flu Season](https://www.extendednotes.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_763152805-2__800x400.jpg) Featured # Germ Science: How to Get Rid of Germs in Cold and Flu Season Germs can spread quickly in afterschool programs, so it's important to take steps to prevent the spread of illness. 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