What other steps can I take to prevent the flu?

September 20, 2009 by admin

There are other good health habits that can help prevent the flu. To help prevent the flu:

• avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
• stay home when you are sick, if possible. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
• cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
• wash your hands often to help protect yourself from germs.
• avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.