10 Ways to Keep the Flu Away

Every year the flu threatens the health and safety of millions. By following the few simple steps below you can greatly increase your chances of staying happy and healthy this flue season

1. If you or someone who lives with you feels sick then don’t risk spreading the flu to your co-workers or classmates. Take a sick day.

2. Don’t rush your return back to work or school, if your flu symptoms have only just subsided then you may still be contagious. Wait until you are free from a fever for at least 24 hours.

3. Do more than just turn your head when you cough. Try and cover the cough as much as possible by using your upper shirt sleeve or a tissue to cover your mouth when sneezing.

4. Dispose of or clean items you have coughed or sneezed into.

5. Increase the number of times you wash your hands throughout the day. Keep your hands clean with soap and water or hand sanitizers. Purell makes a good sanitizer you should be able to pick up in any pharmacy or grocery store.

6. When’s the last time you cleaned your keyboard or mouse? How about your steering wheel or car door handle? Clean anything that you handle regularly to remove any germs that may be lurking there.

7. Let your Doctor or health care provider know when you or your child or family is sick with the flu. Common flu symptoms include coughing, sore throat, fever, a runny nose, body and headaches

8. As in any flu season, planning is important. Plan now for how a child or family member will be taken care of if he/she develops the flu. Also, how who will be able to take care of your child if his/her school closes.

9. When it comes to the flu an ounce of prevention is definitely worth a pound of cure. Make it a yearly ritual to have yourself and your child vaccinated against the flu.

10. Stay on top of flu related news so you are aware of outbreaks in your area. Watch the local news on television or read the local newspapers. You can also go to CDC(dot)gov or Flu(dot)gov and find some helpful information on outbreaks in your area.

Make it a point to implement as many of the above suggestions as possible and you can reap the rewards of living through a flu season without needless suffering and down time.

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