When you have a cold, do your best to keep it to yourself. A hearty sneeze can carry your cold virus up to 12 feet away. Cover your mouth when you cough, and sneeze into your elbow. Cold viruses survive for as long as 2 hours on doorknobs, on money, and on other surfaces. Wash your hands frequently and properly. To learn more about prevention at school, ways you could get infected, and why hand washing works, tap the link in our bio. #webmd #commoncold #commoncoldremedy #coldandflu #coldandfluseason #coldandfluremedies #coldandflueseason #coldandflurelief