WHAT CAN YOU DO?
How influenza is spread
Influenza is spread from person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people. There are many things you can do to prevent getting and spreading influenza:
Arrange vaccination for your family and yourself.
Cover your mouth when you cough, and wash your hands regularly.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the garbage bin after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- Influenza is spread from person-to-person through coughing or sneezing. Stay away from people who are sick.
- If you get sick, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to avoid infecting them.
If you think you may have flu
If you are caring for someone with flu
Information
- Handwashing Information
- Handwashing instructions for the community [PDF, 1377KB]
- Cough Etiquette [PDF, 333KB]