Health Tip: Avoid Spreading the Common Cold

(HealthDay News) -- If you've caught a cold, a few precautions can help you recover and avoid spreading it to others.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests:

• When you're sick, stay home from work or school.
• Avoid close contact with others.
• Any time you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose.
• Disinfect surfaces at home.
• After blowing your nose, wash your hands.