Pandemic swine flu

With the current outbreak of the swine flu, this info is useful.

What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?

There is no vaccine available right now to protect against swine flu. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

a) Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

b) Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.

c) Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

d) Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

e) If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

What should I do to keep from getting the flu?
a) First and most important: wash your hands.

b) Try to stay in good general health.

c) Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

d) Try not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus.

e) Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

For more info, you may visit the website - http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm