It's Up to You to Stop the Flu

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• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. When you are done throw the tissue away.
• Clean your hands every time you cough or sneeze.

Come on! Is hand washing REALLY that important?

Yes!! Germs are on everything. If you do not clean your hands, germs can get into your mouth, nose, eyes, cuts and scrapes and even your food and make you sick. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers.

Some things you don't want to share

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• If possible, stay home when you are sick.
• Do not share food, eating utensils, drinking glasses, towels or other personal items with others. You may find that you have shared more than you intended... Germs!

Anything else?

Getting plenty of sleep, physical activity, water and healthy food will help you stay well not only for the flu season but all year long.

For more information visit www.hcphes.org or www.cdc.gov/flu
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration