Put Germs in Their Place

'Tis the season for colds and flu! According to the Centers for Disease Control, covering your cough is one of the best ways to stop the spread of germs -- but only if you do it right. Here's how:

By: Barbara Herring | WSAV-TV
Published: December 06, 2008

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'Tis the season for colds and flu! According to the Centers for Disease Control, covering your cough is one of the best ways to stop the spread of germs -- but only if you do it right. Here's how:

-Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze

-If you don't have a tissue handy, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve -- not your hands!

-Put your used tissues in the trash can

-Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water (20 seconds should do the trick)

-Clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer