Get a flu shot!
The "flu" is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated against the flu every year!
The most common flu symptoms: fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, and in some cases, diarrhea and vomiting. Flu can cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions for some people. The CDC recommends vaccination against influenza each year for everyone over 6 months of age that the first and most important step in protecting against seasonal influenza
There are many opportunities for vaccination in the community. leverage fairs and health clinics in your workplace or at your local hospital. Consult your doctor about vaccination options to decide what is best for you and your family.
In addition to vaccination, wash hands to fight against bacteria and viruses (use soap and warm water, and if not available, use an alcohol hand sanitizer based ). While hand washing is a simple task, many people do not wash their hands as often as they should. Keep in mind that you are exposed to a variety of germs in your life from day to day from sources such as other people, food, animal wastes, and contaminated surfaces. harmful germs can linger on door handles and elevator buttons. Once exposed, you can infect yourself with germs from touching your eyes, mouth and nose
proper hand washing with soap and hot water :.
- Wet your hands with warm running water and apply liquid soap or use clean bar soap. Scrub all surfaces, including the backs of your hands, wrists, between fingers and under fingernails.
- Rub hands vigorously together for at least 15 to 20 seconds or twice sing "Happy Birthday". There are many ways you can use the time "extra"; if you are not a singer, think, breathe deeply and pray while you wash!
- Rinse hands well and dry your hands with a clean or disposable towel.
- Use a towel to turn the faucet and open the door of public toilets. Please throw garbage properly.
practice other good health habits such as exercise, rest, regular stress management and healthy eating.
If you have flu symptoms, call your family doctor and stay home, away from other people to prevent the spread of the disease. Infected people may be able to spread the flu to others beginning one day before symptoms develop and up to seven or more days after becoming sick
Sources :. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Strategies and LifeWork Washington and Shady Grove Adventist hospitals.
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