Key Precautions to Prevent Getting the H1N1 Flu Virus (Swine Flu)

Ø Wash your hands with soap and water or clean them with an alcohol-based hand cleaner.

Ø Don’t touch your face unless your hands are clean.

Ø Don’t share food or beverages.

Ø Stay away from other people who are sick.

 

 If you get sick…

Ø Stay home if you have a fever, and don’t return to class until your fever has been gone for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.

Ø Cough or sneeze into your elbow, or cover your nose and mouth with a tissue if available.

Ø Dispose of tissues in the nearest trash receptacle.

Ø Wash your hands after any contact with respiratory and/or nasal secretions.

 

 Items you should stock in your medicine cabinet…

Ø A thermometer

Ø A fever reducer such as Tylenol or Ibuprofin

Ø Over-the-counter cough drops

Ø Throat lozenges

Ø Salt for warm salt water gargles