Reduce your risk of getting sick when you leave the house.

Help reduce your risk of getting sick when you leave the house. The transfer of germs can occur by simply using a pen at the doctor's office or from just touching your face — so you may want to keep your own writing utensil with you and keep your hands far from your nose, eyes, and mouth. Keep another set of clothes in your car or in your bag. If you're on the commuter bus, train, subway, at daycare, school, or work you can pick up all sorts of bacteria and possibly viruses and fungi from other people and then bring them home.