What can I do to prevent the flu?

The most important thing to do now is to take care of yourself and practice preventive hygiene.

• Avoid close contact with sick people.
• Stay home if you get sick. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. 
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue – or use the bend of your arm –  when you cough or sneeze. Throw tissue in the trash after you use it. 
• Wash your hands often with soap and hot water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Vaccinate yourself and your family as vaccines become available.
• Practice other healthy habits such as exercise, stress reduction, and healthy eating.

Where can I go for more information?

Check back here often for any updates. Get the latest information on H1N1 flu from the CDC Web site at www.cdc.gov or www.flu.gov.