Flu May be Stopped by Simple Measures

A couple of the simple physical measures that you can take to prevent the flu are, of course, handwashing, but also wearing masks could play a key role in blocking the spread of a flu pandemic. In the UK, the government is doubling its stockpile of antiviral medicines in preparation for an future pandemic. Researchers believe, though, that simple, low cost measures such as handwashing and masks should be given a higher priority. I think they are probably correct as we spread a lot of germs with our hands and not covering our mouths when we cough.