personal preventative measures
There are three simple ways for students, faculty, staff and others to avoid contracting any influenza-like illness:
- Take time to get vaccinated for seasonal flu as well as the H1N1 virus
- Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand cleaners—especially after you cough or sneeze
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue (then discard the tissue immediately) or your sleeve (if you do not hace a tissue) when you cough or sneeze
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth since germs are spread that way
- Stay at home if you are sick and avoid being in close contact with those who are ill