Helldog67

OK there is alot of people talking about the flu on this site and haven't seen
a post on how to avoid it...

well there is alot you can do to protect your self....
bc sadly the H1N1 fall flu A shot doesn't help protect agesnt the new outbreak...

the info below is simply some jazz that i know about it....

however there are 4 known antiviral meds the we have
1.Oseltamivir also know as "Tamiflu"
2.Peramivir
3.Zanamivir
4.Peramivir ( this one is experimental )

however only two of them are only in use to prevent a total drug-resistant
(Oseltamivir and Peramivir)

Now here are some basic ways to stay safe!

1. wash your hands!! long enough to were you can sing happy b-day twice over! then everything should be died!

2. stop greeting with hugs and hand shakes! just wave and thats it...as of right now its only transmitted through touch...

3. Don't let the "fear factor" get to you...remember the battle is 1/2 in your head...if you believe your strong, you will be strong

4. it would be wise to have bottled water and caned goods put back for a few days just in case! (not saying anything can happen that bad but hey....)

5. Eat a healthy diet! i personally drink about 2 V-8's a day lol

6. If you feel like your getting sick don't panic! call your doctor and talk to him about how you are feeling and what you should do...chances are your going to go see him and test to see if you have and fill out some paper work....

7. I know this may suck...but use your own pipe and only!!
don't share your pipe with anyone it will cut down your chances greatly!!!

8. After you have a few people over and they leave wipe everything down with those Clorox clean up towels....like the door nobs, sink handles, and toilet handles.

9. Don't go out to big public area's alot and if possible avoid them at all cost and don't eat fast food alot!

10. Take a shower everyday and wear clean cloths and clean the dirty ones....the cleaner you are...the better you are!!

Disclaimer: This list WILL not promise to keep you infection free. Its is only a list to PREVENT infection.

also keep in mind its not really that bad...if you get it and live a basic normal life style and what not its most likely going to be just like the reg flu ya know?

i hope this helps to clear up some of the crazy thoughts!!

stay safe friends!!!