You'd Think This Was A Common Habit Or Something?

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No-nonsense tips

Finally, a few ideas you can use and share in the workplace to help stop the spread of flu germs:

-If you know you’re sick with the flu, stay home.
-Get a flu shot, which not only protects you but helps prevent contagion.
-Within a day of becoming ill, ask your doctor about antiviral medications, which can shorten the episode and contain the virus.
-Be especially cautious between late December and early March, the peak of flu season.
-Sneeze or cough into your elbow, not into your hands.
-Clean phones, doorknobs and desktops with alcohol swabs.
-Throw used tissues away!
-Wash your hands and face often with hot, soapy water.
-During flu season, never let anyone lick your keyboard.

edit: (Does this mean it's ok to let people lick your keyboard at other times?)

Comments

[seaya.livejournal.com]

I would say no to the flu shot.

It makes most people sick itself.

I have never gotten the flu.

The wash your hands thing is the best advice.

[fuego.livejournal.com]

but the whole point of my post was "During flu season, never let anyone lick your keyboard."


i've never had a flu shot. i had what i believe to be a REALLY mild case of the flu last winter. first time since i was 11. i just felt kinda icky and had a slight fever for a few days.