What Are the Steps You Need to Take To Prevent Flu In Your Household

If you’re surrounded by people who are coming down with the flu, you’re probably spending your days doing what you can to avoid getting it while you're out and about. But what if a family member in the house has the flu? Fortunately, there are preventative steps you can take to help prevent the spread of the flu and keep yourself and other family members healthy.

The most effective way for you and other family members to prevent seasonal flu is to get the flu vaccination. Visiting your local Pearl Chemist Group pharmacy for flu vaccination services in London is a wise investment of time and money to keep everyone flu-free this winter.

How to Prevent the Flu at Home?

Wash Your Hands Frequently

After being near a family member with the flu or after handling their items (dirty clothes, sheets, etc), wash your hands immediately and thoroughly with hot water and soap.

Disinfect Objects and Surfaces 

Surfaces such as bathroom counters and other communal areas as well as items like cups should be cleaned immediately after being used by someone with the flu to prevent spreading germs.

Do Not Touch Your Eyes, Nose, Or Mouth

The flu virus can easily enter your body through your nose, mouth, or eyes so do your best to avoid touching them, especially with dirty hands.

Keep Personal Items Separate

Items such as toothbrushes, eating utensils, towels, and dirty clothing should be kept separate and away from others to prevent contaminating other objects or surfaces.

Wear Disposable Rubber Gloves

If you're cleaning up contaminated items such as used tissues, always use disposable gloves, and wash your hands immediately after you're finished doing these chores.

Cover Your Mouth and Nose

Do not cough or sneeze into your hands, always cough or sneeze into the bend of your elbow.

Wash Items in Hot Water

Using hot water will instantly kill the influenza virus. So, when washing dishes, utensils, clothing, sheets, towels, etc. always wash with hot water.

It's not impossible to prevent the flu, especially if you get a yearly flu jab at Pearl Chemist Group.

We have conveniently located branches in South London. Visit us for more information about Flu Vaccination Services in Tooting, Earlsfield, Streatham, Morden, and our other pharmacy locations.