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It's Up to You to Stop the Flu

Achoo!

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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?

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  • girl sneezingYES!! Germs are on everything. If you do not clean your hands, germs can get into your mouth, nose, eyes, cuts and Scrapes. They can even get into your food and make you sick.
  • If you do not have soap and water, ask an adult for a throw-away hand wipe or gel sanitizer.

Some things you don't want to share

  • Do not share food, spoons, forks, knives, drinking glasses, towels orpeople in bed
    other personal things with others. You may get their germs!
  • Stay away from people who are sick.
  • If you can, stay home when you are sick. Don’t play with your friends until you feel better.

Anything Else?

  • Get plenty of sleep, exercise, water and healthy food.

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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

 

 

 

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Last updated:  December 12, 2008 
Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services
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