Answered on 11th January 2016
The common cold virus is spread by:
Breathing in droplets of fluid containing the virus, such as when someone sick sneezes or coughs without covering their mouth.
Touching something handled by a sick person and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes. In general, a cold virus on an indoor surface is infectious for 24 hours.
Some tips to prevent a cold virus from spreading:
Limit contact with someone that has a cold.
Wash your hands frequently, and make sure your child and anyone around them do the same. Some common cold viruses are still infectious on hands after an hour.
Sneeze and cough into tissues, and discard them immediately and wash your hands after.
Do not share cups, cutlery, and so on.
Use paper towels to dry your hands and face instead of shared towels.
Clean surfaces regularly. It may also be a good idea to clean your child’s toys regularly, especially after a play date.
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