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Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs
— Courtesy of Nurtur Health
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. The next best way is to practice daily good health habits like covering your mouth when you cough and washing your hands. Here are six preventive actions to stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu:
- 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. If possible, stay home from work, school, and from running errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
- Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
- Wash your hands. Washing your hands often 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.