Student Health Services.  Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting.

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Student Health Services

 Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

 If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.

 Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.

 Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.

 Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.