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Protecting Yourself & Others from Getting Sick

Protect yourself and others from getting sick 

Wash your hands with soap and running water when hands are visibly dirty. If your hands are not visibly dirty, frequently clean them by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. 


When coughing and sneezing cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue. 

Throw tissue into closed bin immediately after use.

Clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water after coughing or sneezing and when caring for the sick. 


Wash your hands 

  • After coughing or sneezing 
  • When caring for the sick 
  • Before, during and after you prepare food 
  • Before eating 
  • After toilet use 
  • When hands are visibly dirty 
  • After handling animals or animal waste

When coughing and sneezing cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue.

Throw tissue into closed bin immediately after use.

Clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water after coughing or sneezing and when caring for the sick. 


Avoid close contact when you are experiencing cough or fever.

Avoid spitting in public. 

If you have fever, cough, and difficulty breathing seek medical care early and share previous travel history with your health care provider.