Family & Home Pandemic Prepared (Coronavirus nCoV-2019, Covid-19, Wuhan Flu) ness by Lynn Jack - HTML preview

Chapter 7 – Illness Prevention

During a pandemic you must be vigilant in avoiding becoming sick. The following steps will help you from getting sick:

• Eat right (as much as possible)
• Get adequate rest
• Manage stress
• Maintain good personal hygiene
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 15 seconds
• Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (you can make your own by adding rubbing alcohol to aloe vera gel)
• Do not touch your nose, eyes or face
• Avoid sick people
• If you are around sick people, wear a mask, goggles, and disposable gloves
• Avoid crowds
• Practice “social distancing.” This means try to stay at least 6 feet away from others.