Prevention Guidelines
Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly.
Viruses can live up to
2 hours on some surfaces so it is important to wash your hands
frequently. Wash hands with soap
and water for 15 to 20 seconds - No soap? Use a hand sanitizer
with 50% or more alcohol.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Staying well hydrated helps your body to deliver nutrients to organs
and flushes toxins from the body.
Get plenty of Zzzs.
A healthy sleeping pattern helps to booster the immune system.
Try to get at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night.
Get moving!
Regular exercise helps to strengthen the immune system
and increases the body’s
natural virus-killing cells.
Avoid touching your face.
The eyes, nose, and mouth are entry ways for viruses. Avoid rubbing
your eyes and chewing your nails.
AACCHHOO!! Learn to sneeze the healthy way.
Avoid using your hands
to cover your mouth when you sneeze because the virus will
get on your hands. Instead, use a tissue to cover your mouth, or
if you don’t have one sneeze into your sleeve.
Play hookie!
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands
when you are sick. This will help prevent others from getting sick
too.
KEEP IT CLEAN!
Frequently disinfect doorknobs, desks, telephones,
etc. with Lysol.
More Information on flu prevention, handwashing and boosting the
immune system:
Hand Washing Technique
Boosting the Immune System
Consult your doctor if you have the following symptoms:
High fever, headache, sore throat, muscle aches, extreme tiredness,
dry cough, runny or stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Antiviral medications can shorten the flu if taken within 48-72
hours after symptoms start so contact your physician early.
Information provided by:
The Appalachian District
Health Department, the CDC, and Health Promotion for Faculty and
Staff. For questions, call 6314.
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