H1N1, H2N2, H3N3, H7N9, HxNx

yes, the new variation of the H1N1 virus is out and killing people. i'm serious when i say ''killing people''. it's deadly. and as if i've not had enough of the news, my very pro-workplace health and safety company has issued an email to educate all of us about keeping clean and healthy.

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How to prevent the spread of flu
Wash your hands:

• Before eating or preparing food: oh i do need to take note of this, since we subscribe to the dirty-eat-dirty-grow-up mentality.
• After coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose: i need to shift my workstation permanently to the pantry or the toilet in that case
• After using the washroom: refer to next section, i bet ya dunno how to really wash your hands

How to wash your hands:

• Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. Rinse well, with hands held downward. Dry with a paper towel, then use the towel to turn off the faucet. seriously.
• If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand cleanser, which significantly reduce the number of germs. i have dettol in office!

Spread of germs:

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs often spread when a person touches something contaminated, then touches their eyes, nose or mouth
• Avoid close contact with sick people:
• Attempt to keep at least three (3) feet or one (1) meter away: dun be surprised if you see me mentally measuring distance while staring at you.
• If you’re sick, keep your distance from others: my MCs are now even more justified.
• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, use tissues, and dispose them properly. Wash your hands afterwards.