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Cover Coughs and Sneezes the Proper Way!
Did you know that germs can live for 2 hours or longer on many surfaces? When you cough or sneeze, droplets get released into the air. These droplets contains germs, including those germs that can make others sick. If you use your hands to cover your coughs and sneezes, you can spread germs to everything you touch, such as door knobs, keyboards, elevator buttons, telephones, and even food. Covering coughs and sneezes the right way can protect others from getting sick.
-OR-
Use a tissue to cover your mouth and nose when you
cough or sneeze.
Discard tissues in trash
Cough or sneeze into your
upper sleeve,
NOT your hands.
Remember to wash your hands , especially after coughing or sneezing.
Stop Spreading
Don't spread germs and make others sick
Don't cough or sneeze into your hands
Don't touch your eyes, nose and mouth
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