Daily Dose of Common Sense

On a plane a few days ago, the man sitting directly in front of me sneezed repeatedly. While this occurrence is not noteworthy, perhaps this will grab you: he never covered his mouth or nose ONCE. Okay, you sneeze unexpectedly and you might not contain your germs in time. But, you only get that excuse once. The rest of the time, cover your mouth!

If you don’t think a little sneeze is a big deal, watch this video from CNN: The Anatomy of a Sneeze. It shows what happens when unchecked sneezes are released into small spaces (such as airplanes and subway cars).

As H1N1 deaths climb, a lot of people are wondering what this flu season may hold. Every little bit of effort we put towards not spreading germs helps.

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