Wash Your Hands Regularly
Regular hand washing can also help prevent infection. Because the flu virus can live on hard surfaces, get into a habit of regularly washing your hands. The Most important time to wash your hands is before preparing food and eating. You should also wash your hands after using the bathroom.
Instead of soap and water, you can carry a bottle of hand sanitizing gel with you, and sanitize your hands throughout the day when soap and water are unavailable. You should do this after coming into contact with commonly touched surfaces, including doorknobs, light switches and counters.
Not only should you wash your hands regularly, but you should also make a conscious effort not to touch your nose, mouth, or eyes. The flu virus can travel in the air, but it can also enter your body when your infected hands touch your face. To wash your hands properly, use warm soapy water and rub your hands together for at least 20 seconds. Rinse your hands and dry with a clean towel.
To avoid touching your face, cough or sneeze into a tissue or into your elbow. Throw tissues away promptly.