health: Prevention

Prevention

There is no vaccine effective against colds. The following precautions,
however, can lower a person’s risk of getting frequent colds:

Stay away from people with colds whenever possible.
Wash the hands frequently.
Avoid touching the mouth and face after being exposed to
someone with a cold.
Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
Keep kitchen and bathroom countertops and other surfaces clean.
Wash children’s toys after play.
Do not share drinking glasses, cups, or food utensils. Use disposable
paper cups when sick to protect other family members.