INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Are you avoiding your co-workers who
have that thunderous cough? Or maybe it's a fellow shopper at
the grocery store that you're trying to avoid because of the
Kleenex they have glued to their face? Do you avoid shaking
people's hands this time of year or using a public phone? All of
these aversion tactics are normal and in most cases,
intelligently executed this time of year. But fret not, I have
some tips for you to follow to build and maintain a healthy and
strong immune system. 1. Wash your hands consistently and not
just before you sit down for lunch. Germs are spread easiest
through touch. Washing your hands can literally wash germs down
the drain. There isn't a sink nearby; hand sanitizer is just as
effective. I keep a bottle in my car as well as at my desk. If
you work in an office, wipe down your keyboard, phones and desk
to keep your work area germ free as well. 2. Keep your hands
away from your face. Touching your eyes and nose are the most
common places for germs to enter t