Staying healthy and avoiding colds and flu (1)
A few simple precautionary
measures can help us all stay
healthy this flu season.
Tip 1:
Practicing good hygiene when
you cough and sneeze will help
stop your cold or flu spreading to
others.
Source: Victorian Department of Human Services.
Authorised: Director, OHS and Injury Management. Version 1.2, 8 Aug 2012. Next review: 8 Aug 2015. © The University of Melbourne, uncontrolled when printed.
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Tip 2:
Wash your hands thoroughly and
regularly.
• If you are sick, this will help
stop you infecting others.
• If you are not sick, this will help
stop you catching a cold or flu.
Source: Victorian Department of Human Services.
Authorised: Director, OHS and Injury Management. Version 1.2, 8 Aug 2012. Next review: 8 Aug 2015. © The University of Melbourne, uncontrolled when printed.
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Tip 3:
Above all…
• Do not attend the University if you are unwell. If
you fall ill during the day, go home.
• If unwell, seek medical advice as soon as
possible, especially if you have a pre-existing
medical condition, are an older person or are
pregnant.
More information:
http://safety.unimelb.edu.au/topics/infection/coldsandflu/
Authorised: Director, OHS and Injury Management. Version 1.2, 8 Aug 2012. Next review: 8 Aug 2015. © The University of Melbourne, uncontrolled when printed.
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