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How to sneeze: Use your sleeve

October 18, 11:47 AMDisease Prevention ExaminerPeggy Kraus
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How to sneeze: use your sleeve.
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Millions of germs are sent airborne with every sneeze. It's the perfect way to infect those around you and those who come in contact with the surfaces on which your sneezed germs lie.

 

The old-fashioned method of sneezing into your cupped hands or into a reuseable cloth handkerchief have been found to promote the spread of germs. New recommendations include sneezing into your sleeve.

 

Watch this ORL video for an informative and fun description of the polite sneezing method.

 



 

 

 

 

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