Plans To Fight Flu

Here are a few simple steps to help stave off infection this flu season.



Nearly 45,000 saliva droplets are propelled from a typical sneeze. Hitching a ride on the saliva are millions of viruses.



Viruses shoot into the air as far as a few feet away. They can survive for hours on paper including money … even days on door knobs and countertops.



Here’s your master plan to fight the flu:



Get your annual flu vaccine.
Wash your hands frequently. Twist and wring warm soapy water around for at least 20 seconds. It’s longer than you think, so sing “Happy Birthday” twice to make sure. You can also use an alcohol sanitizer.
When you sneeze or cough, do it in the crook of your elbow or into a tissue that’s immediately thrown away.
Don’t rub your eyes, mouth, or pick your nose. Germs enter through the mucous membranes.
Coat your nasal passages with petroleum jelly to create a barrier. This helps when you dry out, particularly during plane travel.
Finally, stay at home when you’re sick and do your friends a favor.