Good personal hygiene, leading a healthy lifestyle and being socially responsible can protect you and others against the flu infection.
<div class="ExternalClass21D91FA4ED3C47FA87DB7F0C991D051E"><p>Good
personal hygiene, leading a healthy lifestyle and being socially
responsible can protect you and others against the flu infection.</p><p><strong>Cover Your Nose and Mouth</strong></p><p></p><p>With a tissue when you cough or sneeze and dispose the tissue properly in the trash after use.</p><p><strong>Wash Your Hands</strong></p><p></p><ul><li>Regularly and thoroughly with soap and water.</li><li>Before and after preparing food</li><li>After going to the toilet</li><li>Before and after eating</li><li>After blowing your nose</li><li>After using your hand when coughing or sneezing</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Contain the Spread of Flu</strong></p><p></p><ul><li>Use a serving spoon when sharing food from a common dish.</li><li>Do not share personal items such as toothbrushes and towels.</li><li>Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.</li><li>If you are sick, avoid crowded areas and wear a mask.</li><li>Stay at home and do not go to work or school if unwell.</li><li>See your family doctor if you have flu like symptoms and if you have travelled to areas with cases of Influenza A (H1N1).</li><li>Besides practising good personal hygiene, lead a healthy lifestyle to improve your immunity.</li><li>Eat a balanced diet, including plenty of fruits and vegetables.</li><li>Do 30 minutes of physical activity at least 5 days a week.</li><li>Have enough sleep and rest. Keep stress levels low.</li><li>Do not smoke.</li></ul><p><strong>Protect Others</strong></p><p>If you develop influenza-like symptoms, seek medical attention promptly.</p><ul><li>See
a doctor immediately if you are unwell with fever (above 38 degrees
Celcius), cough, sore throat and running nose. Wear a mask when you are
on the way to see the doctor.</li><li>Do not 'doctor hop'; stick to one doctor only.</li></ul></div>
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HPB implements programmes that reach out to the population, specifically children, adults and the elderly. These programmes include health and dental services for school children, BreastScreen Singapore, AIDS Education Programme, CervicalScreen Singapore, Childhood Injury Prevention Programme, Mental Health Education Programme, National Myopia Prevention Programme, Physical Activity, National Smoking Control Programme, Nutrition Programme, Osteoporosis Education Programme, Workplace Health Promotion Programme, HPB Online, HealthLine, Health Information Centre and HealthZone. New programmes will also be initiated over time to address health concerns among the community.</div>
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