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About keeping the fingers out of your mouth (as mom said) ... Well, an even better tip is: Keep your fingers out of OTHER PEOPLES mouth, nose and eyes (and several other places) Tip Credibility: 45   (Best Tip!)

submitted by askformore 2009-09-13 02:26:15 pm    

Avoid other people who appear to be sick or who are showing poor hygiene habits (sneezing and coughing in public, and not covering their mouths when they do so). Tip Credibility: 23

submitted by Inzalo 2009-09-13 03:41:12 pm    

The single most powerful step you can take for swine flu prevention or to protect yourself from influenza in general is to increase your vitamin D levels by getting more sunshine, taking a nutritional supplement or eating cod liver oil, herring & salmon. Tip Credibility: 8

submitted by cynthiap 2009-09-07 12:52:08 pm    

The second most important step is to wash your hands properly and frequently. At least 20 seconds with warm water and soap. Rub hands together briskly under water. Rinse thoroughly and use a clean towel to dry. Use towel to turn off faucet. Tip Credibility: 8

submitted by cynthiap 2009-09-07 02:48:18 pm    

Take lots of vitamin C as well. The numerous benefits of vitamin c are some of the most well documented. Tip Credibility: 8

submitted by cynthiap 2009-09-10 11:40:47 am    

Stay away from crowds; particularly keep young children away from crowds where there is a larger chance for germs to be spread. This is true for all infectious diseases, not just to prevent catching the swine flu. Tip Credibility: 6

submitted by Inzalo 2009-09-13 03:40:19 pm    

And like your mother always told you, keep your fingers out of your mouth, nose and eyes. Tip Credibility: 4

submitted by cynthiap 2009-09-13 11:58:43 am    

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