What You Can Do To Stay Healthy

Precautionary measures should be practiced to prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza.  Work these preventative measures into your daily routine to limit your exposure to germs:
 

• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
   
• Get a seasonal flu shot every year.
   
• Stay home for at least 24 hours if you have flu-like symptoms and until your fever is gone without the use of fever-reducing medication.
   
• Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer regularly.
   
• Use your elbow to shield your cough or sneeze.  If you use a tissue, throw it away after you use it.
   
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.  Germs spread that way.
   
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people. 
   

Handouts

Flu Fact Sheet  

Seasonal Flu or Pandemic Flu
A Flu Guide for Parents

Websites and Resources

Flu.gov

TexasFlu.org

Dallas County Health and Human Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - H1N1 Flu
Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist

Business Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist