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Swine flu vaccination

How to protect yourself

If you are not eligible for the free vaccine, you can still protect yourself with good cough and hand hygiene to prevent the spread of germs:

NHS blue bullet point Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue when possible

NHS blue bullet point Dispose of dirty tissues promptly and carefully

NHS blue bullet point Maintain good basic hygiene, for example washing hands frequently with soap and water

NHS blue bullet point Clean hard surfaces (e.g. door handles, computer keyboards and mouse devices, telephones and remote controls) frequently using a normal cleaning product

Last updated: 21/12/2010
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