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    Question ID:   4977         Current Version: 1
Question: How to stop germs from spreading at home, work and school?
Category: Diseases & Conditions > Flu
Keywords: home, work, school, prevent, flu, cold, stop, spread, germ
Type: how
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Illnesses like colds and flu are often spread is from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. This is called "droplet spread." This can happen when droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person move through the air and are deposited on the mouth or nose of people nearby. Germs can also be spread when a person touches respiratory droplets from another person on a surface like a desk and then touches his or her own eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands. We know that some viruses and bacteria can live 2 hours or longer on surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks.

How to Stop the Spread of Germs

  • Cover your mouth and nose
  • Clean your hands often
  • Remind children to practice healthy habits

Cover Your Mouth and Nose When Coughing or Sneezing

Cough or sneeze into a tissue and then throw it away. Cover your cough or sneeze if you do not have a tissue. Then, clean your hands, and do so every time you cough or sneeze.

The "Happy Birthday" Song Helps Keep Your Hands Clean

Wash your hands with soap and warm water for 15 to 20 seconds. That's about the same time it takes to sing the "Happy Birthday" song twice.

Alcohol-Based Hand Wipes and Gel Sanitizers Work Too

When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. You can find them in most supermarkets and drugstores. If using gel, rub your hands until the gel is dry. The gel doesn't need water to work; the alcohol in it kills the germs on your hands.

Everyone should practice healthy habits, because germs spread, especially at school. The flu has caused high rates of absenteeism among students and staff in U.S. schools. Influenza is not the only respiratory infection of concern in schools -- nearly 22 million school days are lost each year to the common cold alone. However, when children practice healthy habits, they miss fewer days of school.

Good Health Habits That Can Help Prevent Colds and Flu

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
  • If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
  • Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
  • Antiviral medications may be used to prevent the flu. Check with your doctor before taking any medication.
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