Cold and flu

How to help prevent spread of common cold

The following suggestions may help:

 

Use tissues when coughing or sneezing

Wash your hands after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose

Wash your hands before touching food, dishes, glasses, silverware or napkins

Use paper cups and towels in bathrooms

Avoid letting your nose or mouth touch public telephones or drinking fountains

Avoid sharing food or eating utensils with others

Avoid close contact with healthy people for the first few days