What is the best way of preventing swine flu?
Good hygiene measures are essential to help to reduce the spread of all viruses, including the swine flu virus. The “Catch it, Bin it, Kill it” messages are essential. CATCH IT – Covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing and using a tissue when possible – if someone coughs or sneezes and they do not cover it, those droplets can spread about one metre (three feet). BIN IT – Disposing of dirty tissues promptly and carefully. Don’t pop it back in your pocket to reuse. KILL IT – Maintaining good basic hygiene, for example washing hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from your hands to your face or to other people, especially after sneezing. Cleaning hard surfaces (such as door handles and telephones) frequently using a normal cleaning product. Dirty Bertie leaflets are available for children to go through in class or take home. National and local posters are also available for schools.
