Flu Prevention Checklist
You can play an active role in staying healthy and preventing the spread of the H1N1 flu virus.
Follow these simple steps:
WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY
Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds to help remove bacteria and viruses. Wash before and after eating, after you have been in a public place, after using the washroom, after coughing and sneezing and after touching surfaces that may have been contaminated. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer is also effecting in killing viruses.
In most cases, the H1N1 virus enters the body through the eyes, nose and mouth.
In most cases, the H1N1 virus enters the body through the eyes, nose and mouth.
COUGH AND SNEEZE INTO YOUR ARM, NOT YOUR HAND
If you use a tissue, dispose of it as soon as possible and wash your hands.
GET IMMUNIZED
Get your H1N1 flu shot!
KEEP COMMON SURFACE AREAS CLEAN AND DISINFECTED
Doorknobs, light switches, telephones, keyboards and other surfaces can become contaminated with all kinds of bacteria and viruses. Regular cleaning and disinfecting of these surfaces with normal household disinfectants can help. Viruses can live an hard surfaces for up to 48 hours.
STAY HEALTHY
Eat healthy foods and stay physically active to keep your immune system strong.
IF YOU GET SICK, STAY HOME!
If you think you have the flue and are otherwise healthy, you should stay home from school or work until your symptoms are gone. If your symptoms get worse, call you healthy care provider.
(Source: Your H1N1 Preparedness Guide - Public Health Agency of Canada, 2009)