Prevention - Rally Around Resistance

Take these measures to prevent the spread of illness:

• Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 30 seconds.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth – they are entry points for germs.
• Cover your mouth and nose and cough or sneeze into your sleeve, or use a tissue and wash your hands afterwards.
• Put used tissues in a waste basket.

Stay Healthy

• Eat a balanced diet. Be sure to eat a variety of foods, including plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grain products.
• Drink plenty of water and go easy on salt, sugar, alcohol and saturated fat.
• Exercise on a regular basis and get plenty of rest.

Plan a Sick Out

If you experience flu symptoms like body aches, fever, cough, sore throat and runny nose:

• Stay home to prevent spreading illness.
• Get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids.
• See your doctor if you are concerned about your illness, especially if you are at high risk for complications from the flu.
• Know that antibiotics are not effective against the flu.