Here are some tips to help keep you healthy and germ-free during these cold winter months: Cold And Flu Prevention Tips Sneezing into a handkerchief just redirects germs back at you. Always sneeze outward so as to shoot germs as far across the room as possible. Pack your sinus cavities with Vicks Vap-O-Rub to fully mentholate your respiratory system. Do not blow your stuffed nose into tissuesthis is a myth! Always suck your phlegm into the back of your throat and swallow it in great, goblike mouthfuls. You don't have to subject yourself to other people's germs. If you see someone who appears to have a cold or fever, contact your local police department. To prevent infections, have sick people cough into your food. This light 'inoculative' dose of germs will boost your body's defenses against a full-blown infection later. If you are a sickly, anemic, weak person, you have a higher susceptibility to colds and flu. Try not to be such a pansy-ass. Sometimes, a severe respiratory infection will cause the lungs to fill with fluid. If this occurs, flush your lungs repeatedly with boiling hot water to clear them. A hose down your windpipe will help get around the gag reflex. Make sure your HMO package covers visits to the Halls Of Medicine. The flu is an extremely contagious, life-threatening disease. Flu sufferers should be either shot with a silver bullet or tortured to death by a professionally shriven, church-appointed excruciator. To keep warm in the winter, replace your blood with mom's homemade chicken soup. Noodles should be no greater than one millimeter thick to prevent coronary blockage. Remember: Your body produces phlegm for a reason. Always save your mucous, and keep it near you in jars at all times. Germs generally enter the body through the skin. To protect you from infection, shave yours off. Zinc and Vitamin C help fight colds. Vitamin C can be found in oranges, but zinc is a semi-precious metal found only in Africa. If symptoms persist, organize a jungle safari to seek out the fabled Zinc Mines of Sugolahara. 