# How to protect yourself from people sneezing on public transport?

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to "Gazeta.Ru," this was stated by immunorehabilitation specialist Olga Shuppo. According to her, it is especially important to wear a mask during the first days of illness, when the risk of transmitting the infection is highest. It can also be useful for people who have recently recovered from an illness.

To prevent infections, the doctor recommends maintaining hand hygiene and regularly cleansing the nasal and throat mucous membranes with saline solutions.

Shuppo also advises monitoring sleep patterns, nutrition, and physical activity. If symptoms of the flu or another viral infection appear, one should not push through the illness on one's feet: insufficient rest and lack of proper recovery can increase the risk of complications.