When you're struggling in to work with a streaming nose and chesty cough, Lemsip Max ALL IN ONE is an ideal solution for coping with the major symptoms of cold and flu. Did you know the average speed of a sneeze is 90mph1 which is 1.5 times faster than the average UK intercity train and can potentially infect a number of people especially in confined spaces? So what can you do to keep your bugs to yourself and avoid everyone else's?

1. Inhale!

If you're sneezing and have a blocked up stuffy nose, you probably have a cold. Colds can occur all year round, not just in winter. Never leave home without tissues to hold over your nose as and when required, then you'll never be stuck again.

2. Don't read all about it!

Although it might seem polite to offer your newspaper to someone when you've finished with it, don't! The pages are often impregnated with germs from lots of people handling them.

3. Drink up!

Carrying a small bottle of water in your bag can really save face if you're having an embarrassing coughing attack on the train.

4. Wash your hands!

The bulk of germs are spread from hand to hand – it doesn't bear thinking about. Be kind to yourself and everyone else by giving your body a bug-busting boost by thoroughly washing your hands with an anti-bacterial handwash before and after travel.

5. Don't touch!

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, as the cold virus can take hold in these vulnerable areas.

6. Have a laugh!

Your immune system works best at fighting colds when you're happy. Make sure you have something amusing to read on your morning commute – it will cheer you up plus help to fight bugs at the same time.

7. Back off!

Avoid close contact with those who have a cold.

8. Have a nap!

If you have a long train commute, try closing your eyes and taking a power nap. Your body's immune system will function better with sufficient rest.

9. Find some space!

Sitting or standing in a stuffy train compartment can make your symptoms much worse. Try to sit or stand near an open window or other ventilation, if necessary moving away from other people.

10. Germ etiquette for travelling

And finally... be prepared! When you are suffering with a cold or flu you are likely to have a range of symptoms, from a blocked nose to fever, or from a sore throat to a chesty cough. If you want something to treat all these symptoms, that’s where Lemsip Max All in One sachets come in, a comforting hot drink that treats all the major symptoms of cold and flu, helping you to feel better and get on with life. This is the most complete hot drink remedy ever from Lemsip and starts to get to work in just 5 minutes.

By Sarah Wilson, Health Journalist