How To Avoid Swine Flu

If you have been wondering how to avoid the swine flu, there are things that you can do to protect yourself. The swine flu is transmitted to people who work in close proximity with farm animals such as pigs. People can then transmit the virus to other humans by nasal secretions and coughing. To protect yourself you need to avoid high risk areas and wear protective masks when you believe you are in a high risk area.

TRAVELERS FROM MEXICO - People recently returning from Mexico (last two weeks) should be considered high risk. If they have not developed symptoms within 2 weeks of their return from Mexico, they are probably safe from the swine flu virus. Avoid individuals that have recently returned from Mexico.

TRAVEL TO MEXICO - Unless it is an emergency, you should not travel to Mexico at this time. There are a large number of swine flu outbreaks in Cancun and Mexico City. If you are required to travel to these areas you should wear a face mask and not touch other people. No handshaking, kissing or hugging in these high risk areas. You can practice how to avoid the swine flu.

FARMS - You should also avoid farms that have pigs and birds. The swine flu is a mixture of the swine flu and avian flu. Additional areas to avoid are petting zoos and other places where pigs are in the public view.

WASH HANDS - Wash your hands thoroughly and with soap for the length of the happy birthday song. You should wash your hands many times a day but especially before touching your face, eating and after you have used the bathroom.

PREVENTION - If you are sick (even if you don't think you have the swine flu) cough and sneeze into a tissue and then throw the tissue away. If you do not have a tissue, cough or sneeze into the inside of your elbow instead of into your hands.

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