How can people protect themselves from the flu while they wait for vaccines to arrive?
To minimize your chance of getting infected, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and then dispose properly of the tissue. Wash your hands often with soap and water or a hand sanitizer, and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Avoid close contact with sick people. And if you do come down with flu-like symptoms, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone — without the aid of a fever-reducing medicine.
