Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Flu

(HealthDay News) -- There are no guarantees that you'll never get the flu, but with these precautions suggested by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, your risk may be reduced:

  • Get a flu vaccine, especially if you have a chronic health condition and are at higher risk for the flu.
  • If you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, then throw it away.
  • Frequently wash your hands with soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
  • Avoid contact with people who are sick.
  • If you have the flu, try to stay away from healthy people. The CDC suggests staying home for at least 24 hours after your fever breaks.

    • Date Published: 10/04/2012

    Related Articles

    Could a Cheap, DIY Air Filter Help Rid Your Home of Viruses?


    At-Home, Inhaled Flu Vaccine Could Be on Horizon


    Majority of Workers at America's Nursing Homes Unvaccinated Against Flu, COVID


    Search Articles

    Robitussin Honey Cough Syrup Recalled Due to Fungal Threat

    CVS Pulling Popular Cold Meds From Shelves After Report Deems Them to Be Useless

    Antibiotics Probably Won't Ease Your Cough, Even If Infection is Bacterial: Study

    Feed a Cold and a Fever, Experts Say

    Air Filters Probably Won't Cut Your Odds for Illness: Study

    Could Folks Suffer From 'Long Colds,' Similar to Long COVID?

    CVS Pulling Popular Cold Meds From Shelves After Report Deems Them to Be Useless

    Today's COVID Is Increasingly Looking Like a Cold or Flu

    Just 23% of U.S. Adults 'Definitely' Plan to Get New COVID Shot

    Flu May Be Tougher on Brain Health Than COVID-19: Study

    Moderna Announces Good Results From Trial of Combo COVID/Flu Vaccine

    Bird Flu Virus Stays Active on Cow Milking Equipment for at Least One Hour

    It's Time to Start Preparing Against Flu, RSV & COVID-19