How to protect yourself from swine flu.

You can protect yourself from the swine flu virus. The World Health Organization has called this virus--which has spread from Mexico to the United States and New Zealand--a "public health emergency," as the virus can be easily transmitted from person to person. But Sherwood says that handwashing, practicing social distancing, and recognizing the symptoms can do much to protect you from this flu.

1.Clean your hands.

Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.





2.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.
3. 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.
4.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.
5.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.
6.Practice other good health habits.
Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.