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Fight Flu
Fighting a communicable disease like influenza involves prevention, protection, and preparation:
Avoid It
1. Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly (sing/hum 20 seconds of your favourite song lyrics),
2. Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing,
3. Distance yourself from others where possible
4. Build immunity with a healthy diet, lots of sleep, exercise, and stress reduction
5. Check out: "The Black Spot [6]" (video about Flu Prevention in university life)
6. “Catch it, bin it, kill it [7]” (video)
Protect Yourself
1. Maintain two metres of distance from people with symptoms
2. Clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces, kitchens and bathrooms - Cleaning and Disinfecting Information [8]
3. If travelling, pack hand sanitizer, avoid crowds when possible and monitor destination country status at: Flu Status by Country [9]
4. If caregiving, avoid touching, keep a one-metre distance, wash hands before and after visiting room, clean touch points - Caregiving of People with Flu Symptoms [10]
Get Ready (just in case)
1. Stockpile food, water, medications and cleaning supplies,
Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist [.pdf] [11]
2. Organize a flu buddy or mutual aid with friends or neighbours
3. Think about isolation strategies for your home
Isolating the Ill in the Result of a Pandemic Influenza [.pdf] [12]
