How to Protect Yourself Against Swine Flu

-- Eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish and soy.
-- Take your vitamins every day.
-- Keep your immune system strong. I like a natural interferon booster.
-- Drink lots of filtered water.
-- Wash your hands often. Soap and warm water kill most germs.
-- Use a hand sanitizer.
-- Use a saline nasal spray before you leave the house and when you return.
-- Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth.
-- Gargle every day. Use warm salt water or mouthwash.
-- Avoid public restrooms, crowded waiting rooms and anywhere lots of people gather.
-- Avoid sick people. Unfortunately, people are most contagious just before they get sick.
-- Don't share personal items, food or drinks.
-- Keep a positive attitude.

-- Visit your doctor. There are tests to determine if you have a cold, seasonal influenza or the Swine Flu.
-- Prescription medication is available to help you feel better, keep the flu virus from reproducing in your system and possibly prevent complications.
-- Stay home. You need the rest and you don't want to infect others.
-- Follow the guidelines above for prevention. They work well when you're sick, too.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Taking Care of Yourself: What to Do if You Get Sick with Flu


U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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