H1N1 Virus

It's prudent to take precautions, if you have contact with people who might be carrying the swine flu: There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy.

- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.

- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.

Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

- Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

- If you get sick, it's recommended that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.