4 Elude the Flu

Cold and flu viruses travel in airborne droplets (coughs, sneezes, heavy breaths) and can survive on hard, nonporous surfaces such as metal or plastic (door handles, light switches, faucets) for 24 hours. That’s why when one person catches a bug, the rest of the household usually isn’t far behind. In addition to regular hand-washing, have sick parties keep a pack of disinfectant wipes in their sweatpants pockets to give those often overlooked surfaces a quick cleanup after use. Just a few mindful seconds can drastically diminish the odds of perpetuating the infection cycle.