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Tips to Reduce Influenza Transmission

Reducing transmission of influenza (and H1N1) is really pretty easy:

1. Wash your hands.

2. Catch your cough.

3. Stay away from family, co-workers, and friends when you are sick.

4. Throw away your tissues.

5. Wash your hands. (yes, it is worth saying again)

Need these instructions in a neat video format with a great sound track? Then check out this video from the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

By Greg Friese

Greg Friese, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is an author, educator, paramedic, and marathon runner.

Greg was the co-host of the award winning EMSEduCast podcast, the only podcast by and for EMS educators. Greg has written for EMS1.com, JEMS.com, Wilderness Medical Associates, JEMS Magazine, EMSWorld.com and EMS World Magazine, and the NAEMSE Educator Newsletter.