Prevent the spread of flu

Things you can do to protect yourself and others from the flu.

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Throw away the tissue and wash your hands with soap and water.
  
• If you don’t have a tissue, cover your mouth and nose with your hands and then wash your hands with soap and water.
  
• When soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based
  disposable hand wipes or hand sanitizers.
  
• Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth.
  
• Stay away from people who are sick.
  
• If possible, the sick person should wear a surgical mask when others are present. If the person cannot wear a mask, persons in close contact with the sick person should wear a mask. Masks should fit snugly around the face and should not be touched or handled during use. Do not share masks. Throw away used masks.
  
• Stay home when you are sick.
  
• Avoid crowded places if possible.