H1N1 FLU (SWINE FLU) WARNING

SIX WAYS TO FIGHT THE FLU:

The flu is a respiratory illness caused by the Influenza virus.

To decrease your chances of catching the flu follow these steps:

1. Keep your hands clean.Wash your hands often protect you from germs.


2. Cover your cough and sneeze.By using a tissue or covering your mouth with your sleeve when you sneeze or cough.


3. Avoid touching your eyes ,nose and mouth.Virus are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his eyes,nose and mouth.


4. Avoid close contact.If you are sick stay away from others to protect them from getting sick.


5. Stay at home when you are sick.Stay home from any public place:work,school,church,theater,stadium...


6. Get vaccinated.This is an important step toward fighting seasonal flu and H1N1.

According to federal health officials ,the H1N1 flu could affect half of the US. population this year.