Earlier start to the Flu Season!

Cases of influenza are up for this time of the year. Stay healthy by washing your hands and disinfecting critical touch points.


7  SIMPLE HABITS FOR PREVENTING COLD AND FLU:

1. Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer.
2. Cough and sneeze into your arm.
3. Keep your hands away from your face.
The flu virus can enter the body through the eyes, nose or mouth.
4. Keep common surface areas clean & disinfected. All types of bacteria and viruses can live on hard surfaces for up to 48 hours.
5. Get your flu shot.
6. If you get sick, stay home.
7. Drink more water and STAY HEALTHY!

FluWatch, the national surveillance system that monitors the spread of flu, said that as of December 15, 2012 there were 3557 recorded cases in Canada. At the same time last year, only 188 cases had been documented.

You can be a role model for kids:
• Teach children to count to 20 when they wash their hands.
• Show children how to cough or sneeze into their sleeve or elbow,
not their hand.

To Stay Healthy Download Checklist:
 http://www.avmor.com//files/news/enews1357746950.pdf