If you feel under the weather, you should follow these tips to help prevent spreading it to others
HANDWASHING HYGIENE
Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds to remove germs from your hands, and help young children do the same. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end—twice.
RESPIRATORY HYGIENE
Always cough and sneeze into a tissue or your upper shirt sleeve, completely covering your mouth and nose.
Here are a few things you SHOULD DO:
- Cough & Sneeze into a tissue
- Immediately dispose your used tissues safely
- Wash your hands after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose
- Use hand sanitizers when you do not have access to soap and water
- Disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects—like toys, doorknobs and mobile phones
Here are a few things you SHOULD NOT DO:
- Avoid close contact with others, such as hugging, kissing or shaking hands
- Avoid going out when you are sick and sending your children to school or daycare while they are sick
- Don't share drinking glasses or utensils with other family members
- Don’t cough or sneeze around others—move away from people before coughing or sneezing
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