Flu precautions
The following are general precautionary measures developed by the ASEAN Secretariat Working Group for One Health to prevent any type of influenza or any respiratory illness, which is spread from person to person.
Wash your hands frequently
- Wash with soap and water several times a day. Dry your hands after washing.
- There is no substitute for hand washing. But when water is not available, you may use alcohol-based disposable handwipes or gel sanitisers.
- Influenza viruses are often spread when a person touches surfaces that are contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth.
- Avoid close contact with anyone who is ill.
- Temporarily refrain from shaking hands with or kissing other persons while there are reported outbreaks of influenza.
- If possible, stay at home and avoid crowded places when you are ill. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
- Use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing to prevent the spread of the flu virus.
- If you do not have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands.
- You may be asked to put on a surgical mask to protect others.
- When you are ill, keep your distance from others.
- Refrain from smoking
- Get enough sleep
- Exercise regularly
- Manage stress levels
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Eat nutritiously
- Seek medical care when you feel signs of serious illness such as difficulty breathing, confusion or severe vomiting.
- If you are feeling sick, you should refrain from boarding aeroplanes or other forms of public transport.
- Keep yourself updated on any influenza outbreak or other health alerts and warnings.
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