Sacramento Flu Tips

Reduce Your Chances of Getting Sick with the Flu:

1.       Remember what your mother and father said to you when you were young? Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Some alcohol-based hand cleaners may also be effective.

2.       Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and dispose of the tissue properly into the garbage. Keeping a travel size package of tissues handy may help control those coughs and sneezes.

3.       Stay home if you’re sick. If you’re feeling bad or you think you’re coming down with something, do everyone a favor, stay home if you don’t feel well.

4.       Try to avoid close contact with sick people. This seems obvious but you should pay more attention to your surroundings and the people around you. If you see someone coughing and sneezing just stay away from them

5.       Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. People have a tendency to touch their face an average of two to three times a minute. You should make a conscious effort to keep your hands away from your face. By avoiding touching your face you may help avoid spreading any virus that you may have been in contact with.

More Helpful Information

 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention