Tips To Protect Yourself From H1N1

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H1N1 which also known as swine flue has caused major fear among people around the world. This virus which is a subtype of influenzavirus A can cause flu in human.  This virus is very dangerous as it can rapidly transmitted between human. So it is vey essential to protect yourself from the H1N1. These are several tips that i know and i hope you all can practice it to protect yourself from the virus.

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly seasonal flu vaccine as the most important step in protecting against seasonal influenza.
2. Cover your nose and mouth when you are sneeze with tissue. Throw the tissue in trash after using it.
3. Always wash your hand especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are recommended to be used.
4. Avoid to stay in crowded people as you will almost likely to get infected by the others.
5. Avoid close contact with sick people in order to prevent yourself from being infected.
6. Keep your immune system strong. You also can take multivitamin in order to keep your body stay healthy.

I hope my tips can give new information about the H1N1 prevention. This tips may be look very simple, but it is essential to practice it to protect your body from the virus. Remember, prevention is better than cure.