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tells SheKnows. “However someone with a weakened immune system and at high risk for influenza complications has already been exposed to a household member with the flu—in addition to practicing the precautions listed above–it’s wise to talk with your health care provider about taking Tamiflu as a precaution.” Wang says people with the flu should take Tamiflu to decrease the chances of spreading the virus and to shorten the duration of symptoms.
Smartphones are also a big source of germs, which is why Wang recommends keeping bleach wipes handy and wipe down your cellphone as needed. “Avoid placing it on common household or public surfaces, and try not to let anyone in your home who’s sick touch your phone or your charging cords,” she says. “Our phones are in our hands and near our eyes, noses and mouths—all areas in which harmful germs and bacteria can easily enter the body and make us sick.
She suggests going with the majority rule to determine who should wear it. “If one family member has the flu, and all others are healthy, it’s helpful for the sick person to wear the mask. If several people in the household are down with the flu, the healthy minority should wear masks to protect themselves.”If no mask is available, Sharma says that the sickies should cough into their elbow or use tissues and must wash hands after discarding tissues in trash.
Wang agrees, adding that if it’s possible, “quarantine any people with illness in one bathroom so that you have a ‘sick’ and a ‘well’ bathroom. Use rubber gloves to clean, and keep plenty of bleach wipes on hand to wipe down counters, doorknobs, light switches, faucet, toilet and shower handles as needed.” She says it’s also a good idea to keep your “healthy” toothbrush well away from that of anyone who’s sick, and to use separate tubes of toothpaste.
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