How do I stop the spread of germs if I am sick?
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue every time you cough or sneeze. Throw the used tissue in a waste basket.

If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve.

After coughing or sneezing, always clean your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
Stay home when you are sick.

Do not share eating utensils, drinking glasses, towels or other personal items.

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