Influenza A - Tips for gay guys (updated)

The health card put the population on notice of a series of preventive measures aimed at reducing the spread of influenza within private homes. Among the main recommendations for patients with A flu are: ***Keep away from others as much as possible. Do not receive visits, unless they are people who take care of you.

Get out, but to places that are not very crowded.

Cover your mouth when you're about to cough or sneeze.

Don't put your fingers or any other part of the body in your mouth, or in others' mouths.

Wash yourself often with water and soap or with a lotion.

Unless you have to go to the doctor, don't leave the house when you have a fever or during the stage that is usually most contagious (in the 7 days after symptoms appear)

Respect medical instructions. Avoid going to health services if it's not necessary. I warned you, don't leave the house...

Be cautious with things you share at your workplace.

Keep surfaces clean by passing a homemade disinfectant that you use over them.

Throw away the tissues and all disposable artifooties that you have used. The trash containing face masks or patient's tissues will be thrown out like regular trash.

Don't spit on the floor

Don't share eating or drinking utensils with other family members.

If possible, have good ventilation in common areas of the house, especially if you're with people. (for example: keep bathroom and kitchen windows open, etc.)

Avoid placing yourself directly in front of the sick person (face-to-face).

When loading a small sick child, make the child's chin point towards your shoulder to avoid having it blow directly in their face.

Ensure that a single adult from the household is the one who cares for the sick or elderly person.

Antiviral medications can be used to prevent the flu, but consult with your doctor to determine if any household members should take these medications.

The cohabitants don't need to stay inside the house.

Take advantage of the last week, as winter break is being extended by a week.