If you have children you know the answer to this question: What are they protecting against: direct sneezing into someone else's face? Yes. Coughing, sneezi

If you have children you know the answer to this question: What are they protecting against: direct sneezing into someone else's face? Yes. Coughing, sneezing, touching, hugging, biting, scratching, and not washing hands. If you want to get sick on a semi regular basis, children are the way to go.