As more and more studies are run, the facts are coming out and they are conclusive: people with longer fingernails run a risk of injuring and infecting those around them. In fact, many people within the helping industries (dentists, nurses, caregivers) with fingernails longer than a quarter of an inch are now being asked to trim them back. Why? In medical studies, it has been shown that longer fingernails harbor high amounts of bacteria. Put this bacteria in combination with a long sharp fingernail, and you have a dangerous weapon.
This rampant spread of disease is a concern of many people regardless of age. That is why N.I.S.U.S. Network has outsourced its intervention to Southern Missouri this week, to a little four year old boy who only has the welfare of others on his mind. Noah, in his concern for public health, will often help those with long fingernails to shorten them by biting them down himself. It is our hope, here at the Network, that others will be inspired by his initiative to take matters into their own hands, and take a stand for public safety.
