Prevention measures to reduce the risk of transmission of the flu and respiratory illness

Prevention measures to reduce the risk of transmission of the flu and respiratory illness, including:
 wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water or use an alcohol- based hand sanitizer;
 cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze;
 if you don't have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve or arm;
 get an annual flu vaccination, available from clinics and pharmacies; and
 stay home if you are ill.
These measures may seem simple, but they are powerful ways to protect yourself and others from getting sick.