Preventing the Common Cold: Natural Tips and More

PREVENTION OF COMMON COLD

⁃ There's no vaccine for the common cold, but you can take commonsense precautions to slow the spread of cold viruses:
⁃ Clean your hands thoroughly and often with soap and water, and teach your children the importance of hand-washing. If soap and water aren't available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
⁃ Disinfect your chunks;Clean kitchen and bathroom countertops with disinfectant, especially when someone in your family has a cold. Wash children's toys periodically.
⁃ Use tissue;Sneeze and cough into tissues. Discard used tissues right away, then wash your hands carefully.
Teach children to sneeze or cough into the bend of their elbow when they don't have a tissue. That way they cover their mouths without using their hands.
⁃ Don't share drinking glasses or utensils with other family members. Use your own glass or disposable cups when you or someone else is sick. Label the cup or glass with the name of the person with the cold.
⁃ .Avoid close contact with anyone who
⁃ Chois your child care centee wisely;.Look for a child care setting with good hygiene practices and clear policies about keeping sick children 
⁃ Take care of yourself;Eating well, getting exercise and enough sleep, and managing stress might help you keep colds at bay.