pangandaran, West Java – Pandega Regional Hospital in Pangandaran, West java, is actively promoting proper coughing and sneezing etiquette as a crucial measure to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases. The hospital recently conducted a socialization campaign emphasizing the importance of these practices for both individual and community health.
Incorrectly handled coughs and sneezes can readily spread illness, as droplets containing germs can travel through the air and infect others when mouths and noses aren’t covered.
According to a recent post on the hospital’s official Instagram account, practicing good cough etiquette serves three key purposes: preventing disease spread - including respiratory illnesses like the flu, coughs, and COVID-19; protecting those around you; and fostering healthy habits for a safer environment.
Pandega Regional Hospital outlines the following practical steps for proper etiquette:
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
- If a tissue isn’t available, use the inside of your elbow. avoid using your hands, as germs can easily spread by touch.
- Dispose of used tissues immediately in a waste receptacle.
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and running water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Wear a mask if you are sick to reduce transmission risk.
- Dispose of sputum and spit properly, not in public spaces.
- Maintain a safe distance from others.
The hospital’s initiative comes as a reminder of ongoing preventative measures against infectious diseases,particularly during the rainy season when illness is more prevalent,as previously highlighted by Pandega Regional Hospital.