The FluThe FluInfluenzaInfluenza

Preventative MeasuresPreventative Measures

How do we get it ?How do we get it ?

We could blame the kidsWe could blame the kids

Dirty phones could be the cause…

Or we can just get mad about it….Or we can just get mad about it….

And Sometimes…And Sometimes…

•… we are forced into situations with people who may have a cold or virus.

Why not start a new trend and stay home…..

Maybe we could post signs on the sickies at work…

If you wake up coughing, stay in bed.

Smoking increases your chance of a cold…

Are you sick……?

What we need to know is how do we prevent getting into this mess

Prevention

• Exercise…• Do workouts on a

regular basis, keeping in mind that ‘once in a while’ is not enough.

PreventionPrevention• Eat healthy foods

– Eat Chicken Soup. – Don’t wait until you

get sick to indulge• Eat plenty of fruits and

vegetables. – Those who eat balanced

meals are the very ones who protect themselves from colds and viruses.

Prevention Prevention • Keep hands clean at all

times. Wash your hands as many times during the

day as possible. …. • Always wash your hands

with soap. If there is no soap, wash hands in hot water, and dry them well.

Prevention

• Keep a nasal decongestant on hand.

• If you begin to feel sniffles coming your way, take the decongestant, without waiting to see if the symptoms get worse.

Prevention

• Vitamin C. – Take Vitamin C combined with all of

the above. – It will aid in protecting you from those

wet sniffles. – Take one each day, and wash it down

with orange juice.

PreventionPrevention

• Buy lots of medicines

PreventionPrevention

• Get Plenty of Rest and FluidsGet Plenty of Rest and Fluids – We are all aware that bed rest,

drinking plenty of liquids, and taking Tylenol, enable us to recover from those nasty, energy-zapping and runny nose viruses.

Prevention

• Keep objects clean, especially your telephone.

• Any object that you come into contact with has germs left on it.

Have you ever been Have you ever been caught in a sneeze ???caught in a sneeze ???

PreventionPrevention• Stay away from people who sneeze

constantly. • In fact, we are often times aware

when a full-blown sneeze is in the making.

• Immediately, turn your head away from the sneezer

Prevention

• Keep your Keep your mouth shut… mouth shut… drool has drool has germs too….germs too….

Prevention• Keep hands away from face. • When coming into contact with a

germ, it will not attack you unless you place it on your face with your hands.

• Dr. B.A. Jinadu suggests that you,

“Don’t pick your nose “

Stay healthy

LET’S TRY TO STAY LET’S TRY TO STAY HEALTHY THIS YEAR.HEALTHY THIS YEAR.

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