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How do I protect others from catching germs?

• Wash your hands often when you are sick. • Cover your mouth and nose with tissue every time you sneeze, blow your nose, or cough. • Always wash your hands after sneezing, blowing your nose, or coughing, or after touching used tissues. • Do not use handkerchiefs. • Put used tissues into the nearest trash can after using. • If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve to cover your mouth and nose. Do not use your bare hands. • When visiting your doctor or clinic, notify the receptionist if you have a fever with cough or rash. They may ask you to wear a mask or wait in a separate area. • Stay home if you have a cough and fever. Keep away from family members that are very young, very old, or have a serious disease or weak immune system. • Because cold viruses can survive for hours outside the body, cleaning surfaces with a virus-killing disinfectant (such as a 1 part household bleach to nine parts water solution) might help prevent spread of infection.

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