Post by Rian on Nov 13, 2008 17:34:27 GMT -5
Dodging the common cold
To prevent or slow the spread of the common cold in your household, take these common-sense precautions.
1. Wash your hands frequently and teach children to do the same. Dry with a paper towel instead of a shared cloth towel.
2. Keep your hands away from your face. Cold viruses on your hands can easily enter your body through your eyes or nose.
3. Clean commonly touched surfaces, such as doorknobs, and telephones, with a disinfectant. If your child has a cold, wash or disinfect his or her toys after play.
4. Always sneeze or cough into tissues and discard used tissues right away.
5. Do not share drinking glasses or utensils with other family members.
To prevent or slow the spread of the common cold in your household, take these common-sense precautions.
1. Wash your hands frequently and teach children to do the same. Dry with a paper towel instead of a shared cloth towel.
2. Keep your hands away from your face. Cold viruses on your hands can easily enter your body through your eyes or nose.
3. Clean commonly touched surfaces, such as doorknobs, and telephones, with a disinfectant. If your child has a cold, wash or disinfect his or her toys after play.
4. Always sneeze or cough into tissues and discard used tissues right away.
5. Do not share drinking glasses or utensils with other family members.
