H1N1 Flu Prevention

Prevention of Swine Flu

* Covering nose and mouth with a tissue upon coughing and sneezing followed by proper disposal of the tissue.

* Avoiding the urge to touch nose, mouth and eyes in general.

* Keep the workplace / study classes, workstations and clean with alcohol based hand cleansers, especially items commonly shared with other people.

* Staying home form work and/or school upon onset and for the duration of symptoms.

* Assuring adequate and thorough handwashing and use of alcohol based hand cleansers (in the absence of proper handwashing facilities).

* Providing tissues in common areas of homes, common and public areas.

* Encouraging pursuit of medical evaluation at earliest onset of symptoms.

* Use of masks to those who are exhibiting symptoms or who are ill.

* Avoiding contact with ill persons, maintain a 3 to 6 foot perimeter around a coughing patient.

* Call your doctor for advice.