Simple ways to prevent the flu

1. SIMPLE WAYS TO PREVENT THE FLU

2. Wash your hands
vigorously with soap and
warm water for
approximately 20
seconds any time your
hands are soiled or you
have coughed or
sneezed. Sing Happy
Birthday 2 times to ensure
that you have washed for
an adequate amount of
time.

3. If you do not have access to a
sink, use an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer and be sure to rub it in
until your hands are dry!
Avoid touching your
eyes, nose, or mouth.
Germs spread this
way!

4. Every person 6 months of age or older
is recommended to get the
Flu vaccination.

5. Try to avoid
close contact
with sick
people.

6. Cover your nose and
mouth with a tissue
when coughing or
sneezing to prevent
germs from spreading.
Throw the tissue away
immediately after you
use it.
If a tissue is not
available, sneeze or
cough into the inner
part of your elbow.

7. If you are sick with
a flu-like illness, stay
home for at least
24 hours after your
fever is gone
without the use of
fever-reducing
medication!

8. • Eat healthy foods
• Drink lots of fluids
• Get plenty of rest
• Exercise
• Manage your stress
• Get Vaccinated
• Cover your mouth when
coughing or sneezing
• Stay home if you are sick

9. WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY
GET VACCINATED
STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK
DO NOT SPREAD YOUR GERMS!