Take these everyday steps to protect your health:( k. s4 p6 P$ J; K; w* A, t
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Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.+ S0 v) c8 i! l) ^3 p% k
" ~/ T4 o. n8 l" dWash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.( X9 V9 N+ S4 p# y1 w5 t
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way., S' e7 o, C. A3 B. Z, H. f1 z
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Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
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( I' j+ V6 W9 c5 u2 N) D4 D6 T- z" JStay home if you are sick until at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever (100°F or 37.8°C) or signs of a fever (without the use of a fever-reducing medicine, such as Tylenol®). Read detailed information about how long to stay away from others.
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: Z0 g+ h7 c, Y/ o3 [9 n$ e% }. c7 sFollow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures./ b7 f6 J/ v; ?+ z' Y+ T
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From http://www.flu.gov/ |