Swine flu cases are on the rise and has created alarm far and wide. A few precautions can go a long way in keeping this dreaded disease at bay...

1. A FEW SIMPLE TIPS THAT
MAY WORK
HOW TO
PREVENT
SWINE
FLU???

2. As swine flu continues to spread,
experts from the Centers for
Disease Control to the World Health
Organization to neighbourhood
doctors are echoing the call for
everyone to practice smart flu
prevention techniques. Here are
some ways to keep your body
boosted and your immune system
ready to fight infection.

3. WASH YOUR HANDS
Wash your hands often
and wash well with
antibacterial soap. Rub
your hands together
and work the lather
through. Then rinse
thoroughly with water.
Repeat. You need to
take at least half a
minute to wash your
hands properly.

4. GET ENOUGH SLEEP
Try to get 8
hours of good
rest each night
to keep your
immune system
in top flu-
fighting shape.

5. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER
Drink at least 8
glasses of water
every day. Water
helps to flush out
toxins and keep us
hydrated
throughout the day.

6. BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY
Keeping your body strong,
nourished, and ready to
fight infection is
important in flu
prevention. Fatty foods
can slow your
metabolism, make you
feel sluggish, and
compromise your immune
system. So stick to whole
grains, colourful
vegetables, and vitamin-
rich fruits.

7. BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE
Mild to moderate exercise—
for example brisk walking
for 30-40 minutes 3-4
times a week- supports the
immune system by
increasing circulation,
oxygenating the body,
purging toxins through
sweat, and releasing tension
and stress. So get moving!

8. AVOID TOUCHING SURFACES
Try not to touch
surfaces and avoid
handshakes as hands
transmit germs to the
mouth. You are better
off not touching your
face and mouth areas
until you are sure that
your hands are clean.

9. AVOID CONTACT WITH SICK
PEOPLE
Flu virus is spread when
particles dispersed into
the air through a cough or
sneeze reach someone
else’s nose. So if you’re
coughing or sneezing,
cover your mouth (and
then wash your hands),
and if you have to be
around someone who is
sick, try to stay a few feet
away from them and avoid
physical contact.

10. GET MEDICAL AID
Swine flu symptoms are
similar to regular flu. Cold,
cough, body ache and
fever are the symptoms of
both. However, if the
symptoms are aggravated
then do not hesitate to
seek medical help.

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