INFLUENZA (FLU)

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Vaccination is Not the Only Way to Help Prevent Influenza

You can still protect yourself and others from influenza even if you are unable to receive a vaccine this influenza season. These simple actions can stop the spread of germs and help protect you and others from getting sick:

• Respiratory Etiquette - Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. You will prevent others from catching your illness.
• Hand Hygiene - Wash your hands often, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol based hand wipes and gel sanitizers also work well.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Sometimes germs are spread when a person touches a contaminated surface and then touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick. This will prevent others from catching your illness.
• Remind your children to practice healthy habits too.

Other good habits that will help you stay healthy

• Get plenty of sleep
• Engage in physical activity
• Manage stress
• Eat healthy food
• Drink plenty of water

Healthy Habits Stop Germs at Home, Work, and School!

Courtesy of the Beth Israel Medical Center