Preventing the Spread of Illness

Dr. Erik Richardson from Family Med shares ten effective ways to prevent catching a cold. These include avoiding sick people, staying home when ill, covering your mouth and nose, not shaking hands, avoiding face-touching, cleaning surfaces, getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, managing stress, and washing hands frequently. He emphasizes the importance of these practices in reducing the risk of illness and encourages viewers to share their own tips in the comments. The video also invites viewers to subscribe for more health-related content.

Who is the presenter of the video?

• Dr. Erik Richardson

• Dr. John Smith

• Dr. Emily Johnson

• Dr. Michael Brown

What should you do if someone is coughing near you?

• Offer them a tissue

• Walk the other way

• Ask them to stop

• Ignore them

What is recommended if you are sick and have to go to work?

• Wear a mask

• Take medication

• Stay home

• Work extra hours

How should you cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze?

• With your elbow

• With a tissue

• With your shirt

• With your hands

What should you avoid doing to prevent spreading the cold virus?

• Touching your face

• Washing your hands

• Eating healthy

• Sleeping well

What should you do to frequently touched surfaces when someone is ill?

• Replace them

• Cover them

• Clean and disinfect them

• Ignore them

How does lack of sleep affect your chances of getting sick?

• It decreases your chances

• It has no effect

• It increases your chances

• It makes you immune

What type of diet can help reduce the risk of getting sick?

• High in processed foods

• High in sugars

• High in fats

• High in fruits and vegetables

What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of the cold virus?

• Wearing a mask

• Washing your hands

• Taking vitamins

• Avoiding cold weather

What should you do if you get a cold despite following the prevention tips?

• Go to work

• Check out the presenter's other videos

• Avoid seeing a doctor

• Ignore it