Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after changing diapers, using the toilet, or coughing or blowing your nose.Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.Avoid close contact such as kissing, hugging, or sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick.Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your upper shirt sleeve, not your hands.Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick.Stay home when you are sick.