First identified in April of 2009, H1N1 (swine flu) has already spread worldwide. Though most sufferers recover without medical treatment, swine flu can be deadly. People with weak immune systems are especially at risk. However, even they don’t need to walk around with face masks to avoid getting sick. Here’s how to prevent swine flu:Keep germs away from your mouth and nose. H1N1 spreads just like the flu, so wash your hands often. Use soap and warm water for 15-20 seconds. Scrub your fingernails, get in between your fingers, and don’t forget your wrists.

1. Keep germs away from your mouth and nose. H1N1 spreads just like the flu, so wash your hands often. Use soap and warm water for 15-20 seconds. Scrub your fingernails, get in between your fingers, and don’t forget your wrists.
2. Keep alcohol-based hand sanitizer nearby in case you need to cleanse. Even a week after swine flu symptoms are gone, sufferers can still spread the virus. H1N1 may live on objects for up to 8 hours after being touched.
3. Follow the basic rules of cleanliness. Wash your hand before you eat. Sanitize often and avoid touching your mouth and nose. If you catch the swine flu, stay at home. Cough into your elbow and sneeze into tissues, then sanitize.