infected by one makes you immune to it — but only it.
Colds are usually spread by direct contact,not sneezing or coughing.From another person’s hand to your hand and then to your nose or eyes is the most common route。.The highest concentration of cold viruses anywhere is found under the thumbnails of a boy,although the viruses Can survive for hours on skin or other smooth surfaces.
Hygiene is your best defense.Wash your hands frequently.preferably with a disinfectant soap,especially when children in your household have colds.
But even careful hygiene won’t ward off。every cold.So,what works when a coughing,sneezing,runny nose strikes?
The old prescription of two aspirins,lots of water,and bed rest is a good place to start.But you’11 also find some of the folk remedies…worth Wing.Hot mixtures of sugar(or honey),lemon,and water have real benefits.
词汇:
rhinovirus n.鼻病毒
virus n.病毒
immune adj.免疫的,有免疫力的
preferably adv.更可取地,更好地
disinfectant n.消毒剂,杀菌剂
prescription n.(1)诀窍(2)处方,药方
infect vt.传染,侵染,感染
sneeze vi.打喷嚏