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The Red Cross maintains that the best way to protect
yourself from getting sick is to:
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Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when
you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after
you use it.
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Wash your hands often with soap and water,
especially after you cough or sneeze.
Alcohol-based hand
cleaners are also effective.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs spread this way.
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Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
If you do get sick with influenza, the CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.