...there are precautions you can take to limit the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses:
- Cover your nose and mouth with your sleeve (NOT your hands) when you cough or sneeze;
- Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub solution;
- Clean your hands after shaking hands or having other close contact with people, before eating or preparing food, and before touching your eyes, nose or mouth;
- Use disinfectant wipes to clean shopping cart handles or baskets when you go shopping;
- Limit your contact with others who may be ill;
- If you become ill, stay home from work or school and avoid going out in public. Remain home for 7 days, or until 24 hours after your symptoms resolve, whichever is longer;
- When you're sick, be sure to drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration;
- People at risk for severe flu or flu complications, including people with underlying medical conditions, pregnant women, young children (especially under age 2)
and people 65 or older, should contact their health care providers if they have flu symptoms or have been exposed to someone with flu symptoms.
Working together, we can limit the spread of the H1N1 virus and protect our families, our coworkers, our communities, and ourselves. |
