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How can i avoid catching a cold from a family member?
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Avoidance: Keep your hands well washed. Use hand sanitizers to kill germs. Stay away from people who are ill. Wash your hands before touching your mouth, eyes or nose. Elect to use paper towels instead of shared cloth towels. Keep surfaces in your home disinfected. Remind your family member to cough into his or her arm or tissues.
Answered 11/27/2017
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