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Wash your hands
often, with soap and warm water. And don’t rush it...wash long
enough to sing “happy birthday” a couple of times. It helps keep germs off
you, and off everything you touch.
Carry a hand sanitizer everywhere to fight germs when
there’s no soap and water around. It’s a good thing to have, well—on hand!
Get a flu shot. Or an “influenza immunization” if that
sounds better. Either way it’s the NUMBER ONE weapon against the flu. It’s
quick, painless, effective, and absolutely CANNOT give you the flu.
Disinfectant. Spray it on and wipe it off your doorknobs,
handles, keyboards, faucets, or anything else everyone else
touches. It’s a good way to get a handle on the germ-spreading problem.
Use a facial tissue when you have to cough or sneeze. Then
throw it away
 immediately. DON’T cough or sneeze into your hands! In fact,
avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, period. That’s where cold and flu
viruses get in. So don’t arrange the transportation for them.
Practice healthy habits. Get regular exercise, and plenty of sleep.
And eat balanced meals. It will help your body fight off infection. Get
moving, and this whole flu thing might work out better for you!
An elevated temperature can tell you a lot. So keep a thermometer
handy.
Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. As it rehydrates
you, water flushes bad things out of your system. And that’s a good
thing.
If you do get sick, stay in bed! The rest will help you
get better faster. And you won’t be spreading your flu around to
the people at work, or church, or meetings, or the grocery store or
wherever. Bottom line—if you get the flu, it’s okay to take it lying down!
F ruits and vegetables are full of natural chemicals and
vitamins that will help you avoid the flu, and recover faster if you do
get it. So eat plenty of them, got it? (Oh, that orange in the picture?
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