Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
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Step 1
If you have someone in your household that has the flu, isolate them in a room and avoid sharing utensils and drinking cups. They should stop being contagious within 24 hours after their fever has gone down, but you should still take precaution.
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Step 2
Wash your hands and clean your house regularly. The virus can reach you through your eyes, nose, and mouth; so keeping things clean is a good way to kill any virus that you might touch and transfer to your face.
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Step 3
Know the symptoms in other people and yourself to avoid contact. If you or someone you know has fever, chills, and a sore throat they could have the flu.
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Step 4
Know if your at high risk for having complications. If so you should consult your doctor as to whether you should get vaccinated.
Comments
eyota53 said
on 9/25/2009 Good tips on how to prevent catching the swine flu. I use hand sanitizer regularly. Good article. 5* and a rec