10 Weird Things You Can Do to Prevent a Cold

How Far Would You Go to Prevent Getting Sick?

February 18, 2012

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by Jenny Sugar 4

Washing your hands often and coughing into your elbow are common ways to prevent the spread of germs, but here are some other ways that aren't as mainstream. Keep reading to find out what they are and tell me if you'd go this far to avoid getting sick.

Source: Flickr User Evil Erin and Flickr User KateJones2011

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by Jenny Sugar 4

Source: Flickr User Evil Erin and Flickr User KateJones2011

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4 Comments

fityogi7 24 weeks 5 days

have people never heard of antibacterial resistance? Rubbing antibacterials all over your hands multiple times throughout the day is in no way healthy. Try washing with water and soap that doesn't contain antibacterials.

taylor55 1 year 12 weeks

Never heard of antiviral tissues. Interesting. I do every other thing on this list except the mask thing. I would probably wear a mask in public if I were in a really crowded area for a long period of time, knowing it was flu season. I don't think using your sleeve to open a door or wiping down gym equipment (hello? common courtesy) or any of these things, really, are crazy. I just wish more people would do simple things to help themselves and others, like you know... cover your face (with your elbow or a tissue, not your hand) when you cough & sneeze. It annoys me so much when people cough right at me in stores. Gross! Luckily, I'm vigilant enough that I don't get sick often.