What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?

->Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

->Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.

->Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. The virus can spread this way.

->Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

->If you get sick with influenza, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.