Preventing the Spread of Influenza

Follow these tips to avoid influenza and reduce the spread of infection.

1. Wash your hands:
   • before handling or eating food
   • after using the toilet or urinal
   • after sneezing or wiping your nose
   • after changing diapers
   • whenever hands are dirty
2. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze.
3. Get a flu shot every year and keep your immunizations up to date. This will help your immune system stay healthy and prevent you from getting sick with a vaccine preventable illness.
4. Stay home if you are sick, so you don't spread your germs.
5. Don't share personal items (water bottles, cups, cigarettes, food).
6. Get enough rest, exercise and eat properly.

For more information, refer to the following resources.

• Handwashing
• Cover Your Cough

                                             Last Updated: August 11, 2010