Hand Washing
Hand washing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection. Hands are the part of the body most exposed to germs. Touching the eyes, mouth, nose, or food transfers the germs into the body.
For printable hand hygiene materials, see the Minnesota Department of Health website. If you need assistance in printing the signs, please reach out to one of our offices.
Cover Your Cough
Serious respiratory illnesses like influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), whooping cough, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) are spread by being in close contact with infected people who are coughing, sneezing, and touching items that may have been exposed.
For printable “Cover Your Cough" materials, see the Minnesota Department of Health website. If you need assistance in printing the signs, please reach out to one of our offices.
Protect Yourself and Others
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue every time you cough or sneeze. Throw the used tissue in a waste basket.
- If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze, or cough into your sleeve.
- After coughing or sneezing, always clean your hands with soap & water or an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
- Stay home when you are sick!!
- Do not share eating utensils, drinking glasses, towels, or other personal items.