Q: What can you do to prevent the spread of flu?
A: There are certain good health habits that can help prevent the spread of flu. They are:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from other to protect them from getting sick too.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and dispose of the tissue afterward.
- If you don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your sleeve.
- Wash your hands after you cough or sneeze with soap and warm water, or an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
- If you get the flu, stay home from work or school. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
- Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
- 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.
Q: What medication should I give my child to reduce pain or fever? How much do I give?
A: Please download our Medications and Dosages Information Sheet (pdf) for instructions on administering the proper dosages of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen to your child.
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