Reckon about the 2009 Swine Flu (N1H1) and it’s scary.  Schools are closing, quarantines at airports, and all those face masks.  There are several common sense ways you can get down the chances of coming down with Swine Flu.

1. Wash your hands.  It’s one of the best and most effective ways to prevent disease.  Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds using warm to hot water and soap.  It doesn’t have to be an antibacterial soap because Swine Flu (N1H1) is caused by a virus not a bacteria.  If you’re out and about and don’t have access to soap and water use a hand sanitizer gel that is alcohol based.  Use a generous dollop and rub on your hands until it evaporates. 

2. Stay away from crowds.  Swine Flu (N1H1) is air born within a 6 foot distance. The virus is carried on water droplets that are expelled from the nasal passages, throat and lungs through sneezing, coughing and breathing.  If you aren’t where the crowds are you won’t be exposed as much. 

3.  Don’t touch your mouth or nose with your hands, use a tissue.  Swine Flu (N1H1) is spread through the virus being introduced to the host - that’s you. If the virus is on your hand because you touched a surface that someone else did who had the virus and then touch your nose or mouth you increase the chances of getting sick yourself. Use the tissue only once and throw it away after the usage.

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