Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits

Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs

Avoid close contact

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

Stay home when you are sick

• Stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick.

• Keep sick children at home. You will help prevent others from catching an illness.

Cover your mouth and nose

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

• Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

Wash your hands often

• Frequently washing your hands and the hands of your children will help protect you from germs.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth

• Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

Practice other good health habits

• Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.