What are the best ways to protect myself from getting the virus?
Barry Student Health Center advises the Barry Community to take the precautions outlined below to help themselves and others stay healthy. This advice is from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/general_info.htm • 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. Germs 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. CDC recommends that people with influenza-like illness remain at home until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100° F [37.8°C]), or signs of a fever without the use of fever- reducing medications.
