Preventing the Spread of Germs 

HCC encourages you to take the following preventive actions everyday: 

1) Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

2) Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

3) Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
     More important information about hand-washing.

4) Avoid close contact with sick people.

5) Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

6) If you get influenza-like illness symptoms, stay home from work or school except to seek medical care and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

Go here to print a poster to remind people of these important steps to prevent the spread of germs. 

We also encourage you to monitor the postings on the following websites:  The Centers for Disease Control, The Hillsborough County Health Department, and the State of Florida Health Department.