Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs

The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent flu.

流感预防：良好的生活习惯有助阻挡致病微生物

每年接种流感疫苗是预防流感的最佳手段，但保持良好的卫生习惯（如打喷嚏时捂住口鼻、勤洗手等）可以有效阻止致病微生物的传播，也可预防包括流感在内的呼吸道传染病。另外，像一些抗流感病毒的药物也能起到流感防治的作用。

1Avoid 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.

避免近距离接触
避免与流感病人近距离接触。同样，如果您患上流感，也请与其他人保持距离，以免他人感染流感病毒。

2Stay home when you are sick.

If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others.

患病后居家休息
有条件的话，患病后要尽量居家休息，避免上班、上学或外出办事。隔离能有效防止流感的传播。

3Cover 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.

捂住口鼻
咳嗽或打喷嚏时请用纸巾捂住口鼻，以免周围人群感染患病。

4Clean your hands.

Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.

勤洗手
勤洗手能有效防御致病微生物。如果没有肥皂或清水，可用含酒精的手凝胶进行手部清洗。

5Avoid 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.

避免触碰眼睛、鼻子或嘴巴

触摸一些被致病微生物污染的物品后，如果再触摸眼睛、鼻子或嘴巴就有可能导致感染。

6Practice other good health habits.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

养成其他良好卫生习惯
经常对居家、办公室或者学校里会被频繁触碰到的物品表面进行清洗和消毒，特别是当有人生病的时候。保持充足睡眠、经常运动、适当减压、多喝水以及多吃富含营养的食品。

（来源：美国疾控中心）

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