{"id":5760,"date":"2024-04-05T11:58:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T15:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/haiar\/?page_id=5760"},"modified":"2026-05-26T12:09:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T16:09:03","slug":"resp-hygiene","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/haiar\/resp-hygiene\/","title":{"rendered":"Respiratory Hygiene"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Respiratory hygiene or cough etiquette is a way to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses like the flu or the common cold. By covering coughs and sneezes and keeping our hands clean, we can prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses. When you cough or sneeze, droplets containing germs are released into the air and can land in the mouths and noses of other people. Germs can also be spread if you touch your face with unwashed hands after touching contaminated surfaces or objects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Educational Resources<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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