- Ask family, friends, and the people you work with to get tested. Active TB can spread to other people.
- Avoid close contact with others until your doctors says its ok.
- Wash your hands often, especially after coughing.
- Use a Tissue to cover your mouth when you cough. If you don't have a tissue, cough into the crook of your elbow, not your hand.
- Use a plastic bag to throw away old tissues and other supplies.