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HYGIENE RESPIRATOIRE [1 record]

Record 1 2021-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hygiene and Health
DEF

Actions aimed at decreasing the dispersion of microorganisms expelled when sneezing, coughing or blowing one's nose.

OBS

Coughing into a tissue or in the crook of one's elbow and washing one's hands afterwards are actions associated with respiratory hygiene.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hygiène et santé
DEF

Ensemble de gestes à faire pour limiter la dispersion des microorganismes expulsés lors d'éternuements, de toux ou de mouchage.

OBS

Tousser dans un mouchoir ou dans le pli du coude et se laver les mains par la suite sont des gestes associés à l'hygiène respiratoire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Higiene y Salud
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