Flu Hygiene

The flu virus can travel through the air when a person coughs or sneezes. It can then survive on surfaces for several hours remaining a source of infection for others. There are, however, simple things everyone can do to stop the flu spreading. This site contains information on these measures.

Measures to prevent the spread of the flu virus include:

• covering your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough;
• washing your hands regularly and properly;
• cleaning household, school and workplace surface areas;
• not sharing personal items such as eating and drinking utensils and food; and
• avoiding close contact with other people and staying home when sick.

Annual vaccination, good personal hygiene and protecting others through staying at home when ill are important prevention measures for influenza.