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FROM: Health and Wellness RE: Stop the Spread of Germs!
Sent:
1/25/2013 11:57:13 AM
To: Students, Faculty, Staff

Preventing the Flu:

Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs

 

Avoid close contact.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

Stay home when you are sick.

If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.

Cover your mouth and nose.

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.

Clean your hands.

Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

Practice other good health habits.

Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

 

This information was taken from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention Website.

For more information, Please visit:

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm

More information regarding flu and illness prevention, Please contact Fran fayish@calu.edu or call x 5922.