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Practice good infection control measures:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or by using an alcohol-based (>60%) hand sanitizer.
- Cover your nose and mouth with your sleeve when you cough or sneeze.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth because this is how germs are spread.
- Disinfect commonly used surfaces like door knobs, telephones, keyboards and light switches.
Use social distancing strategies if necessary:
- Try to avoid close contact with people who are sick with respiratory symptoms
- Stay at least a meter (a meter is about 3 feet) away from people in crowds or avoid crowds altogether. Plan to avoid peak shopping times and arrange to pay bills at ATMs, online, or over the telephone
- Try to stay home from school or work if you are sick to reduce spreading illness
What everyone can do to prevent getting the flu:
Keep healthy so your immune system is as strong as possible by:
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eating well
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sleeping enough
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reducing stress
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exercising regularly
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getting a flu shot