Washing your hands often with soap and warm water. Alcohol-based hand cleansers are also effective.

Avoiding people who are ill.
Staying home from work or school if you are sick.

Using tissue when you cough, sneeze or spit, and dispose of the tissue in a covered trash bin.

Get the flu shot/H1N1 vaccine as soon as possible.

Keeping hands away from your face. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

Cleaning shared space more often such as phone receivers, keyboards, steering wheels and office equipment.

Refraining from sharing personal items such as forks, spoons, toothbrushes and towels.