The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated. The flu vaccine includes protection against H1N1 flu, along with two other flu viruses. The famous and scary H1N1 virus is unstoppable. It’s been so long since it has spread worldwide and till now, it’s still here. Looks like swine flu’s not that scary at all these days because it’s like an ordinary sickness already like that of fever and light flu.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs and virures spread through droplets by people carrier of the virus. If you are in a public place and touching door knobs or elevator buttons etc. Do not touch your face until you have used hand sanitizer or washed your hands with hot water and plenty of soap.
- Wash your hands with soap and water often especially after coughing and sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
- Try avoid close contact with sick people, keep a distance from them. And stay home if you are sick. Don't spread germs. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
- Maintain your healthy body and healthy lifestyle. Eat nutritious foods, drink plenty of fluid, get enough exercise or stay physically active, get enough sleep and avoid stress.
- Prevention is better than cure. While the influenza H1N1 virus spread worldwide, take these simple yet important tips to prevent the famous pandemic flu.
Reference:
H1N1 (Swine Flu) [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://www.flu.gov/individualfamily/about/h1n1/indez.html
Centers for Desease Control and Prevention. CDF, (2010).2009 h1n1 flu ("swine flu") and you. Retrieved from Clifton Rd. Atlanta website: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm