Flyer distributed at work:


Preventive measures to avoid influenza

• Gargle regularly and wash your hands frequently
  
• Get enough sleep and eat food that enhance your immune system
  
• Be aware that there are established 'coughing rules' in Japan, including the use of masks
  
• When you sneeze or cough cover your mouth and nose with a tissue and stay at least a meter away from others
  
• Make a habit of immediately throwing away tissues that you used for coughing or blowing your nose (reason: this helps maintaining a hygienic environment as both wet and dry tissues can easily spread infections)
  
• Promote to using a mask to those who are coughing
  
• Wash your hands after blowing your nose or sneezing
  
• Masks are available free of charge at the occupational health center. Please come to get one if you're coughing or sneezing.
  A note about masks in Japan : wearing a mask is considered proper etiquette when you have a cold. A mask not only keeps droplets from sneezes and coughs away from others,it also helps keep your mouth and nose moist.
  
• If you catch a cold,or suffer of influenza, get medical treatment immediately.