crystal wonderland's List: swineflu

#1. Handwashing: one of the most important aspects of preventing the influenza virus from spreading. As well prevention from getting the virus.

#2. Do not cover your coughs and sneezes with your hands instead carry a small pouch of kleenex with you at all times and grab one out before you cough then use this to cover your cough or sneeze, then throw it away and wash your hands if possible. P.S. Do not use a cloth hanker-cheif. Throw them all away actually.

#3. Don’t touch your face. (eyes, nose, mouth)

#4. use disinfectants as well as clean wipes at home and in your workplace.

#5. Do not bring silverware, cups, and dishes in the bathroom. germs live for a long time in this area and you don’t want them on your cups. Splurge in the flu season or even all year long and buy some paper cups and use them if you really need to have a drink in the restroom. Also noted bathroom etiquette here : don’t share toothbrushes, keep your toothbrush in a clean place, not out in the open. Also buy new toothbrushes whenever possible. Use plastic liners in the trashcans.

#6. Clean your clothes and linens as much as possible. I am usually doing a load of clothes once a day or at least once every other day, and by doing it like this I can strip my pillow cases and wash them each load I do. As well about every 3 days I will try to wash my bed linens.

#7. Air out rooms by keeping doors and windows open periodically.