Practice good health habitsÂincluding eating a balanced
diet, exercising daily, and getting sufficient restÂand take these common-sense steps to stop the spread of germs:
* Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
* Cover coughs and sneezes with tissues.
* Stay away from others as much as possible if you are sick.
Stay informed about pandemic influenza and be prepared to
respond. Consult www.pandemicflu.gov frequently for updates on
national and international information on pandemic influenza. Use
national and local pandemic hotlines that will be established in
the eventuality of a global influenza outbreak. Listen to radio
and television and read media stories about pandemic flu.