BE FLU FREE!
From a Health Promotion Board flyer:
BE FLU FREE!
1. PRACTISE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE
-Wash your hands thoroughly and often with soap and water.
-Wash your hands before you touch your nose, mouth and eyes.
-Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
-Dispose of the tissue in the litter bin after use.
-Use a serving spoon when sharing food from a common plate.
-See your family doctor if you are unwell. Rest at home till you are well.
-Wear a surgical mask when you have the flu or common cold to prevent the spread of infection to others.
2. HEALTHY HABITS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY
-Do at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day, five or more times a week.
-Have a balanced diet and eat two servings of fruits and 2 servings of vegetables daily.
-Manage your stress well and have adequate rest.
-Do not smoke.
3. TRAVEL TIPS
-If you are travelling to countries affected by avian flu, avoid contact with poultry and refrain from visiting commercial or backward poultry farms and markets selling live birds.
-Avoid handling or eating raw or uncooked poultry or foods containing undercooked poultry (including eggs).
-Avoid crowded areas and stay in places with good ventilation.
-Avoid close contact with anyone who appears unwell.
For more information, visit www.hpb.gov.sg or www.flu.gov.sg
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