Flu protection
By taking these precautions, you can reduce your chances of getting the flu and help protect others from infection.
Vaccination: Annual flu vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against the disease. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for information on vaccine availability.
Hand hygiene: Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after coming into contact with potentially contaminated surfaces or after coughing or sneezing.
Avoid contact with sick people: Try to stay away from people who have flu symptoms, such as coughing and sneezing.
Practice good respiratory hygiene: Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your bent elbow when coughing or sneezing, and immediately throw used tissues into a trash can.
Avoid touching your face: Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth as much as possible, as this can help prevent the transmission of respiratory viruses.
Clean and disinfect surfaces: Regularly clean frequently touched surfaces and objects at home, work or school, as flu viruses can survive on these surfaces for several hours.
Adopt a healthy lifestyle: Eat healthily, get enough sleep, exercise regularly, and manage stress to strengthen your immune system and protect against disease.
Stay home if you are sick: If you have flu symptoms, such as fever, chills, muscle aches, fatigue, cough, sore throat or runny nose, stay home. home to avoid spreading the disease to other people.
Wear a mask: During times of high viral circulation, wearing a face mask may be recommended to reduce the risk of infection, especially in crowded public places or when you are in close contact with sick people.
Try to maintain a distance of at least one meter from people who are coughing, sneezing or showing other flu symptoms.
Refill your recommended vaccinations: In addition to the flu vaccine, make sure your other vaccinations, such as those for pneumonia, are up to date, as they can help reduce complications from the flu.
Be aware of the risks in enclosed spaces: Avoid environments where many people gather in enclosed spaces as much as possible, such as public transportation or crowded waiting rooms, especially during periods of high viral circulation.
By combining these protective measures, you can significantly reduce your risk of getting the flu and help protect your health and that of those around you.
