Canadian Medical News

Influenza type activity is becoming more prevalent as the flu season progresses. The H1N1 virus is now widespread in forty-eight states. Doctor and hospital visits are on the rise and the influenza death rate has increased from years past. After testing many people with the flu, the H1N1 virus has shown to be the overwhelming culprit. This flu season is definitely going to be a tough one for sure but there are measures that can be taken to prevent this spreading illness. We all definitely need to be more proactive to protect ourselves and our family when we’re at work, church, school and out shopping. So how can I prevent H1N1 you might ask? Well there are some practical steps you can take.

We can get the swine flu vaccine. I do have concerns however with the vaccine. It’s very new and was only tested on a small group of people before being issued to the general public. Health experts claim that the vaccine is created in the same way as the regular flu vaccine. If that’s the case then the concern lies with if you feel comfortable with vaccines in general.

Some other ways you can avoid swine flu is to frequently wash your hands. I found a very effective way to keep your (and your kid’s) hands clean is to take some travel size hand sanitizer with you in your pocket or purse. Using it often after touching things out in the public like door knobs, gas pumps and shopping carts can be a great asset in preventing swine flu.

You should also get plenty of sleep and eat healthy for a strong immune system. Try to avoid crowded places in tight areas, for example take the stairs instead of a packed elevator. So if you’re asking how can I prevent H1N1 I hope this gave you some helpful tips. Again this is going to be a very challenging flu season, but following some very smart and effective steps can increase your chances of not catching this terrible illness.