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Avoiding germs will help you avoid the flu! There are steps you can take in your daily life to help protect you from getting the flu.
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Wash your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.
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Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
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Practice good health habits. Get plenty of sleep and exercise, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat healthy food.
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Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
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If you are sick with flu-like illness, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone without the use of fever-reducing medicine.
Source: flu.gov