Flu

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Comment by jill herndon on October 28, 2009 at 11:53am

There is an email going the rounds that contains some easy and common sense sounding ways to prevent the flu from "sticking" during first contacts. As I recall here they are: to keep the virus from taking up residence flush the nose and throat area regularly with salt water -- neti pot and salt water gargle; keep hands away from face; wash hands often and well (the co-op nursery school signs used to coach children to sing happy birthday to time themselves) and use hand sanitizers frequently (and I have alcohol rub which is cheaper but not socially agreeable); use you elbows or wrists to turn water off and on, and don't use towels to dry hands if you don't have to; get lots of fresh air; do what you know works to boost your immune system; and of course, stay home if you are sick, and be careful about visiting the sick and institutional settings with flu outbreaks. I am a Substitute teacher which puts me in constant contact with class rooms already exposed to germs and virus -- or I wouldn't be there in the first place. I also haven't had time to build up immunities since I go to any of our many Arlington elementary schools. This is a real challenge for me.

On the upside -- I expect it will be easy to get last minute half-priced tickets to the Shakespeare theater!