Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza

B2. Cough and sneeze etiquette

If you cough or sneeze, you should:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue rather than your hands.
• If there are no tissues available, cover your nose and mouth with your upper arm rather than your hands. Wash your upper arm (or sleeve) as soon as practical if you have sneezed or coughed into it.
• Dispose of used tissues in the nearest bin.
• Wash your hands afterwards or after touching used tissues.

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This information is current for 03 September, 2010
This information was issued on 05 December, 2008