How To Avoid the Pigs (a.k.a., Swine Flu)

According the today's Herald Tribune, the number of cases of swine flu in our area have increased significantly in the last few weeks. Last year at this time, fewer than 1% of emergency room visits were flu related. Last week the flu related emergercy room visits accounted for 10%.

If you are like me, you want to avoid the flu, so I thought it would be worth your time to read the four suggestions the Herald Tribune offered on how to avoid catching the flu.

Those measures include:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.

• Wash your hands for 20 seconds using soap and water especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.

• Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or otherwise appear ill.

I hope you will follow these suggestions and stay well. To view my previous blogs, please visit my website at www.brightfuture4u2.com

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