How to Stop the Spread of Fifth Disease
- 1). Wash your hands frequently with hand soap and running water. Ensure that you rub the soap on all surfaces of your hands, including between the fingers and on the back of the hand.
- 2). Use a clean paper towel to turn the water faucet off, after you have washed your hands. Also, use a paper towel to open the door to the restroom.
- 3). When coughing or sneezing, use a tissue to cover your mouth or nose. Immediately throw the tissue away in a wastebasket, and wash your hands.
- 4). Keep a safe distance between you and a person who is coughing and sneezing, in order to avoid being exposed to droplets expelled from his throat.
- 5). Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth as much as possible. All of these areas are entry points for germs that can make you sick.
