To prevent exposure to the flu virus:

- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and discard the tissue. If don't have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your shirt or sleeve.

- Wash hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when hand washing is not possible.

- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

- If you are sick, you should remain at home.