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Keep your eyes clean and try to stay makeup- and contacts-free to help move healing along
It’s best to allow yourself to sneeze naturally, and cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or turn into your elbow to help prevent the spread of germs
You may be spreading the flu virus before your symptoms start and up to a week after
Some dryers spread germs instead of removing them
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The virus lives best in humans, but it can last on hard surfaces, like doorknobs and railings
Try turning the heat down on the water and opting for a moisturizing soap
Technique matters — and research suggests most of us still aren’t doing it right
Get vaccinated, consider wearing a mask and stock your medicine cabinet
It comes down to a wheeze, a fever and long-term effects
Adults 60 or older, pregnant women and babies can get protected against the respiratory virus
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