<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;">Studies have shown that flu viruses can survive on hard surfaces and can infect a person for up to 2 to 8 hours after being left on items like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks. Frequent handwashing will help you reduce the chance of getting contamination from these common surfaces. <o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;">Flu viruses may be spread when a person touches droplets left by coughs and sneezes on hard surfaces (such as desks or door knobs) or objects (such as keyboards or pens) and then touches his or her mouth or nose. But, routine cleaning will kill these germs. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;">The best way to help fight H1N1 influenza (flu) is get the vaccine. If you have yet to be immunized, prevent the spread of disease by covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and throw the tissue away. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Stay home if you're sick, and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. <br />
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