Chapter 7 – Illness Prevention
During a pandemic you must be vigilant in avoiding becoming sick. The following steps will help you from getting sick:
- Eat right (as much as possible)
- Get adequate rest
- Manage stress
- Maintain good personal hygiene
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 15 seconds
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (you can make your own by adding rubbing alcohol to aloe vera gel)
- Do not touch your nose, eyes or face
- Avoid sick people
- If you are around sick people, wear a mask, goggles, and disposable gloves
- Avoid crowds
- Practice “social distancing.” This means try to stay at least 6 feet away from others.
