Prevention Of Swine Flu

•Covering nose and mouth with a tissue upon coughing and sneezing followed by proper disposal of the tissue.
•Avoiding contact with ill persons.
•Avoiding the urge to touch nose, mouth and eyes in general.
•Staying home form work and/or school upon onset and for the duration of symptoms.
•Assuring adequate and thorough handwashing and use of alcohol based hand cleansers (in the absence of proper handwashing facilities).
•Providing tissues in common areas of homes, common and public areas.
•Encouraging pursuit of medical evaluation at earliest onset of symptoms.
•Use of masks to those who are exhibiting symptoms or who are ill.
•Maintenance of a 3 to 6 foot perimeter around a coughing patient.
Calm analysis coupled with accurate and proper public education is the key to identifying, treating and minimizing a worldwide outbreak.