Thursday, May 14, 2009

10 good ways to prevent Swine Flu

Flu treatment can be a great deal when someone is infected with the Virus.But with the saying "prevention is better than cure",it's good if this killer flu called SWINE could be Prevented.So, I have these 10 simple ways to prevent Swine Flu.

The following are the 10 Steps:

1 Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after touching objects, surfaces or another person’s hands. Hand washing with soap and water can physically remove cold viruses.

2.If there is no water, you can use alcohol-based liquid hand sanitizers frequently. If you use a gel, rub your hands until the gel is dry. This does not require water to work, the alcohol in it will kill hands germ. But note that not all germicidal lotion kill cold viruses.

3. Avoid rubbing or touching your eyes and nose after sneezing or coughing.Cold viruses and flu are often spread by hand-to-hand contact, so don’t touch your face after sneezing or coughing. If you do sneeze into your hands, make sure you clean them, and do this every time you sneeze or cough.Also, you must avoid facing an individual who is coughing or sneezing.

4. You must limit your exposure (even brief contact) to those that have been affected especially during the first several days of their flu symptoms.

5. Do not go out at all if you are experiencing any flu symptoms. “STAY HOME”

6. Use vitamin C daily during cold and flu season if you are always stressed up.

7. Eating a balanced diet and getting adequate sleep is a good first step in keeping your immune system from getting overly stressed. When you are rested, you will be better prepared to fight off illness.

8. Remind your children to practice healthy habits. And of course that means lots of hand washing, covering their mouth when they cough or sneeze and using hand sanitizers when water isn't available.

9. Routinely clean and disinfect. "Remember, disinfecting actually destroys germs, it doesn't just clean surfaces. Follow instructions of all disinfectants. Germs may live on counter tops and surfaces for hours or even days.

10. Finally, if you have flu symptoms, see your doctor immediately.

I believe by following these simple steps,Flu pandemic will be stopped.