Flu Season is Here

No doubt the PA team’s focus on public health and our daily news reading on the subject has me paranoid. And with flu season officially here, I can’t resist sharing tips from CDC about how to protect yourself and those around you. It's nothing we haven't all heard before, but a nice, timely reminder, I hope.

• Get a flu shot-The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year.
• Cover your mouth and nose-Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. If you don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands.
• Clean your hands-Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth-Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
• Avoid close contact-Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
• Stay home when you are sick-If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
• Practice other good health habits-Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

I also recommend hitting the Zicam, Airborne or Emergenc-C when people around you are sick or you first start to feel symptoms.

Take care!