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How to Prevent the Flu?

Avoid Large Crowds, Clean and Disinfect Surfaces

Avoiding large crowds can help reduce your risk of contracting the flu. Although it can be difficult, it is crucial, especially during the COVID-19 [2] pandemic. Avoid the public and too much physical contact to prevent getting infected. It is easier for the flu to spread in confined spaces like school, workplaces, supermarkets, nursing homes, and assisted-living facilities.

You are also advised to wear a face mask whenever you are in public places especially if you have a weaker immune system. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a face covering is highly recommended and sometimes mandated, depending on where you live.

Furthermore you can protect yourself by staying away from people who are sick. Keep your distance from anyone who’s sneezing, coughing or has other symptoms of cold or virus.

The current COVID-19 pandemic may have already gotten you into good cleaning and hygiene practices. If someone in your home has the flu, you can reduce your risk of contracting it by keeping surfaces in your house clean and disinfected. This can kill flu germs.

Use a disinfectant cleaner to wipe down door knobs, telephones, toys, light switches, and other high-touch surfaces several times each day. The sick person should also quarantine themselves to a certain part of the house.