Here are some simple things YOU can do to keep from catching or spreading a “bug” - whether it’s a “flu bug” or the common cold.
- Try to keep a distance of three feet away from others.
- Always cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough.
- Wash your hands frequently, especially after sneezing, coughing or blowing your nose.
- Stay home if you are ill.
- Call your doctor on the phone if you can avoid going in to their office.
- Check with your physician about getting the pneumococcal vaccination. It protects you from many types of pneumonia, one of the most common and fatal complications of the flu, especially for older adults.
