The common seasonal flu vaccine does not cover the H1N1 strain of the swine flu virus.
If you would like to reduce the risk of contracting the swine flu virus, please follow these simple steps, designed to prevent swine flu from affecting you. Here are 7 tips for preventing the swine flu from affecting you:
- Wash your hands regularly during the day with soap and hot water for 15 to 20 seconds. It is important to do this after you sneeze or cough to prevent the spread of the swine flu virus.
- Make sure to cover your nose and mouth with a tissue everytime you cough or sneeze. Place any used tissues in the bin immediately and wash you hand afterwards.
- If you show any flu symptoms, avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth as the swine flu virus can enter your body in that way.
- You must avoid close contact any people you feel may have contracted the disease and avoid places with large numbers of sick people.
- If you have swine flu symptoms you must contact your GP immediately to arrange an appointment and see if you can be treated with prescription drugs.
- If you fear you may have contracted the swine flu, it is important stay at home and avoid going to work, school and any public areas. Also try to avoid close contact with other people.
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