You may have noticed that many loved ones, friends, and perhaps yourself, have been getting sick lately. This year’s flu season is especially bad. The CDC releases weekly reports on national flu activity, and as of the most current release , 29 states were experiencing high flu activity.
Part of the reason for this is because the main strain of the flu virus mutated, and the flu shot doesn’t protect fully against this mutation. Because of this, it’s very important to prevent the spread of the flu as much as possible.
Stay home if you’re sick. Flu can spread to others from as far as 6 feet away - so even if you’re careful to stay away from co-workers or other students, you can easily spread the virus.
Wash hands with soap and water frequently.
Thoroughly clean eating utensils and bedding linens.
Frequently touched surfaces should be disinfected, especially if someone using them has been sick.
You can spread the flu one day before any symptoms appear and five to seven days after being sick, so take as much precaution as possible, to do your part to help minimize the spread of the flu!
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