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By: Uchenna Ani-okoye

Catch A Cold From Being Cold

As soon as summer is over it is time to avoid the dreaded cold. Catching a cold is the best way to mess up your whole day. It is up to you to take all the nessary steps to stop this from happening. As a cold is a virus it is usually passed on through germs, or from another person. It is you job to avoid people that may be suffering from a cold, and to make sure you clean up properly after being in contact with things that may have germs on them.

There a number of things that you can to reduce the chance of you getting a cold.

Staying away from people that may have a cold

You should be aware of the people that are in your immediate vicinity. It is in your best interest to avoid people that may have a cold. If you are around people that are always sneezing, or are unwell, this is the quickest way to make your self sick, aswell as catch a cold. If you have to work with anybody that may have a cold, it may be best that you advise them to go home a get some rest, because it is common for people to feel like they are okay when they are not.

keeping your hands clean

Dirty hands are one of the major causes of having a cold, it is your job to keep your hands clean at all times. Once you have been on a public services such as a public transport or have use a public service such as a toilet. You should always wash your hands thorougly to reduce the chances of you becoming sick.