Avoid Getting Sick
Get your flu shot as soon as it is available for the best chance of protection.
Always practice good health habits to maintain your body?s resistance to infection.
Eat a balanced diet.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Exercise daily.
Manage stress.
Get enough rest and sleep.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
Avoid or minimize contact with sick people.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Cover your mouth and nose with tissues when you cough and sneeze.
Stay away from others as much as possible when you are sick.
Stay home when being sick.
Get a flu shot every year.
If you develop flu-like symptoms, consult your health care provider.
Symptoms
High fever.
Severe body aches.
Headache.
Extreme tiredness.
Sore throat.
Cough.
Runny or stuffy nose.
Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
When Someone Is Sick
Designate one person as the caregiver.
Keep everyone?s personal items separate.
Avoid sharing pens, papers, clothes, towels, sheets, blankets, food or eating utensils unless cleaned between uses.
Disinfect doorknobs, switches, computers, telephones and other surfaces that are commonly touched around the home or workplace.
Wash everyone?s dishes in the dishwasher.
When washing dishes by hand, use very hot water and soap.
Wash everyone?s clothes in a standard washing machine as you normally would.
Use detergent and very hot water and wash your hands after handling dirty laundry.
Wear disposable gloves when in contact with or cleaning up body fluids.

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