Cough and cold hygiene

What you need to know

Coughs and sneezes spread diseases. Covering the nose and mouth when sneezing and coughing can reduce the spread of infections.

Maintain hygiene by following these simple steps

• Cover nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing and sneezing, dispose of used tissue in a waste bin, and clean hands.
• Cough or sneeze into the inner elbow (upper sleeve) if no tissues are available, rather than into the hand
• Keep contaminated hands away from your eyes, mouth and nose
• See the link and video below which gives guidance on how to wash your hands properly
• https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/best-way-to-wash-your-hands/