An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure
Photo: H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStoc/Getty Images If you think you’ve seen more coughing co-workers, feverish family members, or sneezing subway riders than usual, you’re probably not imagining it. Flu season is in full swing, and this year’s outbreak is one of the worst in years. The number of flu cases is still going up, both in New York City and across the United States, and the U.S.
But getting a flu shot doesn’t mean you’re immune to the flu. You should still take steps to prevent the spread of the virus, so below we’ve got some advice from experts about actions you can take to fight the flu this season and stay healthy throughout the year. $8 at Amazon Buy $8 at Amazon Buy 3M 8511PB1-A-PS Particulate N95 Respirator With Valve, 10-Pack $13 If your goal in wearing a mask is to stop a virus in its tracks, you’d want to wear what’s called a N95 mask, which, according to the CDC, “blocks at least 95 percent of very small test particles,” and is way more effective at preventing the spread of airborne viruses in true public-health emergencies.
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