What is the best way for me to prevent the spread of influenza-like illness?
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way. • Get the seasonal flu vaccine and the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine. • Stay home if you get sick and limit your contact with others to keep from infecting them. • Follow public health advice.
