Seasonal Flu

This year, for a lot of reasons, flu is getting a lot of attention.  

But what most people don’t realize is that every fall and winter flu is a problem that has to be managed. Somewhere between five and 20 percent of the country’s population gets the flu every year, which amounts to millions of cases. For most, the flu is a few days of feeling as if you’ve been hit by a truck. For some, flu leads to dangerous complications. What’s the difference, who’s at risk and how do you manage that risk? Read on.

23
Sep
2009
Protect Your Health
Seasonal
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 04:49 PM
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, or use the crook of your arm
  • Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently with soap and water. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way
  • Try to avoid close contact with sick people
  • If you are sick with flu-like illness, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone (without the use of a fever-reducing medicine) except to get medical care or for other necessities
  • Keep away from others as much as possible to keep from making them sick
  • Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures
  • Be prepared in case of illness in your family and you need to stay home for an extended period of time; a supply of over-the-counter medicines, alcohol-based hand rubs, tissues and other related items might prove useful
  • Use disinfectants on frequently touched surfaces

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