Sneezing into the palm is bad.

of the Minister of Health of Ukraine, Ulyana Suprun, believes that the dance gesture of the deb, which has become a meme, is the best instruction for correct sneezing.

"He perfectly demonstrates the sneezing procedure, minimizes the spread of bacteria, if you do not have a surgical mask or a napkin with you," Uliana Suprun wrote on her Facebook.

"Dangerous pathogens love to travel. The palm holds them back badly in the process of sneezing or coughing, so they can spread over a distance of two meters or more. This is one of the reasons why flu and colds are so quickly transmitted to other people, "she recalled. Minister of Health.

If you are sick and could not stay home, be sure to wear a surgical mask and take paper napkins with you (just remember that the mask cannot protect you from the disease, but only hold back your bacteria so as not to infect others. And in the case when the disease took you by surprise - try to sneeze or cough in the inner side of the elbow.

Even such minimal measures will be a serious contribution to the health of your loved ones, colleagues, people who are traveling nearby in transport.. If everyone joins infectious safety in this way, we will all be healthier..

But, of course, the best thing is not to get sick at all.. To protect yourself from the disease, do not forget to constantly wash your hands, get vaccinated against the flu, always air the rooms and, if possible, spend more time in the fresh air, as well as eat a balanced diet, sleep well and play sports.

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