What are symptoms of the flu?
Common signs and symptoms of the flu include:
-Fever
-Body aches
-Chills and sweats
-Headache
-Sore throat
-Coughing
-Runny or stuffy nose
-Extreme fatigue
-Eye pain
What are everyday healthy habits to help protect against the flu?
1. Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based rub.
2. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and touches his/her eyes, nose, or mouth.
3. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Flu viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze, or talk.
4. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
5. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with viruses that cause the flu at home and work.
6. Avoid large crowds. If you’re able to limit contact with people during flu season, you can reduce your risk of getting an infection.
7. Strengthen your immune system. A strong immune system helps your body fight off infections. To build your immunity, sleep at least 7-9 hours per night.
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