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Do you know why it's important to wear a mask when you're sick?
When you cough or sneeze, large droplets of moisture are expelled from your mouth and nose. Within these droplets are the viruses that cause colds and flu; if those droplets land on the mucous membranes (eyes, nose, and mouth) of a person nearby, that person can get sick. Your germs may also be spread to others if these droplets land on hands or objects that then touch the eyes, nose, or mouth of another person. If you are sick with a fever AND a cough or a sore throat, wearing a mask that covers your mouth and nose ("covering the source") can prevent your germs from infecting someone else -- this can provide more complete coverage than coughing into your sleeve.
Do you have appropriate hand washing technique?
Take a look at our "Wash" section and the resource below to find out!
Germs spread, especially at school and your office!
Check out the videos below to see the GREEN GLOW...
- Green glow at work (link to video later)
- Green glow at school (link to video later)
How Can I Prevent Colds and Flu?
Click on the resource below to find out!
Don't get caught on camera!
"Why Don't We Do It In Our Sleeves?"