“Do the vampire cough — cough into your sleeve, not into your hand,” cautions Dr. Edward Leonard of Overlake Hospital.

“The thing that really helps is the hands. You’ve got to wash your hands. If you sneeze or do anything like that, do the vampire cough-sneeze thing. And then on top of that, the little-known ...

Master the “vampire cough.” Even when you’re not sick, when you feel a cough or sneeze coming, cover your mouth and nose with your elbow to help keep germs from spreading. Keep your hands clean.