do tissues prevent germs from spreading?
The germs (viruses and bacteria) that cause these. infections are spread from person to person in droplets from the. nose, throat and lungs of someone who is sick. You can help stop the spread of these germs by practicing. ârespiratory etiquette,â or good health manners. Here are some tips to help prevent spreading your germs to others, and to avoid catching someone elseâs germs. Keep your germs to yourself.  Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when sneezing, coughing or blowing your nose.  Discard used tissues in the trash as soon as you can.