双语：远离感冒困扰的十个好习惯.docVIP

大家都知道，感冒病毒可是通过飞沫在空气中传播。可是大家却忽略了一点，就是感冒病毒其实是可以通过接触传染。感冒病患者或者是病毒携带者在接触了诸如门把手、栏杆等物面后，感冒细菌以及病毒就会留在该物体的表面，当正常人接触同样的位置，再触摸自己的口鼻就有可能被传染上感冒。 The common cold is arguably the most common illness in humans. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is also one of the most common causes of work and school absenteeism, with up to 22 million school days lost each year in the U.S. Colds are caused by viral infections. Over 200 different viruses can cause cold symptoms of varying severity. Viruses that cause colds are spread from person to person through tiny droplets of mucus that enter the air from the nasal passages of infected persons and are inhaled by others. Colds can also be spread by touching surfaces that have been contaminated by contact with infected persons and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes. While it is impossible to completely prevent the spread of colds, there are steps you can take to reduce your and your familys chances of becoming infected with a virus that causes colds: Wash your hands often. This is probably the single best measure to prevent transmission of colds. Especially after shopping, going to the gym, or spending time in public places, hand washing is critical. Frequent hand washing can destroy viruses that you have acquired from touching surfaces used by other people. You can also carry a small tube of hand sanitizer or sanitizing hand wipes when visiting public places. Teach your children the importance of hand washing too. 从上小学起老师就经常教导大家，饭前便后要洗手，其实好的习惯是便前便后都要洗手。随着科技的发展，洗手已经不一定要跟水龙头挂钩，文中就提到了hand sanitizer or sanitizing（如上图），这是一种涂抹在手上的消毒啫喱，让你随时随地远离病毒。 Avoid touching your face, especially the nose, mouth, and eye areas, if you are around someone with a cold or have been touching surfaces in a public area. 摸脸是一个很不好的习惯！鼻子、嘴、甚至眼睛都是上呼吸道疾病容易入侵的通道。 Dont smoke. Cigarette smoke can irritate the airways and increase susceptibility to colds and other infections. Even exposure to passive smoke can make you (or your childr