To help prevent the spread of a cold to others and to decrease your chances of getting a cold, you should:
- Wash your hands regularly with water and soap for at least 15 seconds. If you do not have access to a sink, you can use alcohol-based hand sanitizers
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth after direct contact with an infected person
- Use tissues or your sleeve to cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing
- Wipe surfaces (door knobs, telephones, sink handles) with disinfectants
- Avoid crowded places
References:
APhA OTC Handbook 16th Edition. Chapter 11 Disorders Related to Colds and Allergy. 2010.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001698/
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/common-cold/DS00056
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