{"id":510,"date":"2016-09-06T11:16:23","date_gmt":"2016-09-06T17:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/?p=510"},"modified":"2016-09-30T08:32:48","modified_gmt":"2016-09-30T14:32:48","slug":"tips-to-help-prevent-the-flu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dsiohn098w.mpqhf.org\/blog\/tips-to-help-prevent-the-flu\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Help Prevent the Flu"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Tips-to-Help-prevent-the-flu\"<\/p>\n

10 Tips to Help Prevent the Flu<\/h1>\n

By Mountain-Pacific<\/h6>\n

If you\u2019ve ever had the \u201cflu\u201d (influenza), you know just how miserable it can make you feel. Here are a few tips that may help you reduce your odds of getting the flu this year.<\/p>\n

Vaccinate <\/strong>
\nFlu vaccinations rarely produce side effects and are the number one key to preventing the flu. To learn more about the flu shot please read our flu vaccine blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wash your hands<\/strong>
\nWash your hands frequently with warm water and soap or use an alcohol-based disinfectant. Hand washing helps remove germs and reduce the odds of getting the flu.<\/p>\n

\"Kid<\/p>\n


\nDon\u2019t touch your eyes, mouth or nose<\/strong>
\nThe flu can spread easily if there is a virus on your hands and you touch your nose, mouth or eyes. Use a tissue if you have to wipe your eyes or mouth.<\/p>\n

Disinfect surfaces<\/strong>
\nRoutinely cleaning frequently touched surfaces if the flu is present helps to stop spreading contamination. Clean with an alcohol-based disinfectant and focus on things people touch: door knobs, phones, keyboards, etc.<\/p>\n

Cover your mouth\/nose when sneezing<\/strong>
\nInfluenza spreads from person to person through liquid droplets that are made when someone coughs, sneezes or talks. If you sneeze or cough cover your mouth to avoid spreading germs that can cause the flu. Better yet, cough or sneeze into your elbow.<\/p>\n


\nAvoid close contact<\/strong>
\nIf possible, avoid close contact so influenza germs don\u2019t spread when speaking, sneezing or coughing.<\/p>\n


\nAvoid public places if you are sick<\/strong>
\nIf you have influenza, don\u2019t go to work and avoid public places if possible since influenza can spread easily. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends staying home 24 hours after your fever subsides.<\/p>\n


\nStop the spread<\/strong>
\nBy avoiding public places and close contact with others when you\u2019re sick you are helping to stop spread influenza.<\/p>\n

Practice healthy habits<\/strong>
\nEating nutritious foods packed with vitamins and proteins can help keep your immune system strong and may help reduce your odds of getting influenza, according to some professionals. Staying hydrated and being physically active will also help stave off the flu.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t stress<\/strong>
\nStress can suppress the body\u2019s immune system and make it more difficult for your system to fight off germs. Take it easy and relax.
\n
\nIs the flu in your area?<\/strong>
\nWant to see what the flu activity is in your area? Then check out the CDCs influenza surveillance report map which has weekly updates on flu activity throughout the United States:
\nhttp:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/weekly\/usmap.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Read more of Mountain-Pacific\u2019s blogs to learn how to live a healthier life<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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