Swine Flu: Protecting Yourself

Week of May 04, 2009

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends the following actions people can take to stay healthy:

1, Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
2.) Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners also are effective.
3.) Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth -- germs spread that way.
(4) Avoid close contact with sick people, particularly if they are coughing or sneezing.
(5) Stay home if you are sick to avoid infecting others.

For more information, visit the DoD Pandemic Influenza Watchboard, the Centers for Disease Control Swine Influenza Website , the pandemicflu.gov website, and TRICARE?s Swine Flu Facts webpage.