Prevent the flu. It's in your hands.
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Hand washing is the most important way to prevent the spread of infection. Always wash your hands with soap and water when they are dirty.
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Clean your hands before:
- touching your eyes, nose or mouth
- touching/preparing food or drinks
- eating or drinking
- caring for someone in your home who can easily get sick (baby, elderly or someone who has an unhealthy immune system)
- first aid
Clean your hands after:
- touching pets or other animals
- touching raw meat, particularly chicken
- touching surfaces such as a railing or grocery cart
- touching money
- touching objects sick people have touched
- touching blood or body fluids such as urine, vomit or feces
- contact with those who have a cold, the flu, diarrhea or virus of any kind
- changing diapers
- wiping your own or a child's nose
- sneezing or coughing
- using a facial tissue
- using the washroom
- removing gloves
- cleaning
- gardening
What to do when you cough or sneeze:
- cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve
- put used tissues in the wastebasket
- clean your hands with soap and water or a hand sanitizer
For more information call Peel Health at 905-799-7700 or visit www.peelregion.ca/flu.