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No thanksStay at least 2 metres (6 feet) away from a sick person. Encourage the use of a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
Use either soap and water or an alcohol-based (60-90%) hand sanitizer
After touching anything that a sick person has touched (such as dishes, towels, clothes, and trash)
After using a tissue to cover a cough or sneeze
Before you eat and before touching your eyes, nose or mouth
Use paper towels for drying hands after hand washing or give separate cloth towels to each person in the house.
Cleaning your hands is the best way to prevent the spread of germs.
Anyone sick with H1N1 flu virus may be able to spread the virus for 7 days from the start of the illness.
You should be without fever for 24-hours without the use of fever-reducing medications before returning to school or work.
Sick people need lots of rest; visitors should be few - a phone call is safer.
Coughs and sneezes spread diseases as the spray has the virus in it
If you are sick, cover your cough
Use a mild cough suppressant, especially at night, so you can sleep. Health Canada does NOT recommend cough medicines be given to children under 6 years
Wear lightweight clothing and keep the room temperature around 20°C (68°F)
Use a fever reducing medicine such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tempra) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). Do not give aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) to children under 18 years with fever. A cool face cloth to the face and neck, or over the whole body can help the fever
Take any medications prescribed by your doctor
Each sick person should have their own towel, face cloth, toothbrush, etc. that are kept away from those who are well
Line their garbage with a plastic bag, so you don't need to touch the contents
You can clean door knobs and light switches with a regular household cleaner. Clean the bathroom daily
Most people will begin to feel better after a few days. Household members who are at risk of complications should be assessed by a doctor at the first sign of symptoms.
If you or your child has new or worsening symptoms, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. These symptoms may include:
This information is intended to provide general health-related information about the H1N1 flu virus. It is not intended to replace medical consultation by your physician and/or other health care professionals.
