Hygiene Etiquette
Hygiene is typically thought of in terms of proper handwashing, body washing, and facial cleanliness. Although these practices are essential to overall cleanliness and interrupting the spread of disease, another component of good hygiene consists of practicing good hygiene etiquette.
Good hygiene etiquette includes:
- Covering your coughs and sneezes to prevent the spread of infections like colds and the seasonal flu
- Proper hygiene around animals
- Hygiene practices when swimming
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