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U.S. adults who did not prevent the spread of germs when they had the flu as of 2017

Percentage of U.S. adults who did not take standard precautionary measures to prevent the spread of germs the last time they had the flu or flu-like symptoms as of 2017

The data illustrates the percentage of U.S. adults who did not take standard precautionary measures to prevent the spread of germs the last time they had the flu or flu-like symptoms as of 2017. It was found that 26% of respondents did not wash their hands after coughing or sneezing.

Did not use disinfectant wipes on surfaces they touched	57
Did not use hand sanitizer after they coughed/sneezed	51
Did not wash their hands after coughing/sneezing	26

U.S. adults who did not prevent the spread of germs when they had the flu as of 2017

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