Sometimes it is NOT Good to Share
The City of San Mateo would like to remind residents that you can help prevent the spread of illness. Below are some great tips to help remind you about simple actions you can take to keep you and your family safe and healthy. For more information about specific health risks, including Avian and Swine Flu, please visit the websites for the
County of San Mateo Health Department and the
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The CDC’s Simple tips for staying healthy
Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. Developing good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent the flu.
- Avoid close contact.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
- Stay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
- Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
- Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Practice other good health habits.
Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
Here are some links to printable materials produced by the CDC that promote good health habits:
