Flu is a serious disease that can be life threatening, so taking a few extra precautions is well worth it. While a flu jab is by far the best way to avoid the flu, here are some others, both the obvious and some less so:

If you are unlucky enough to have already caught flu, here are a few tips to help prevent it spreading to others:

• Stay home to avoid spreading infection.
• If you are coughing and sneezing, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue and move away from others.
• Wash your hands often.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. If infected, touching these areas and then touching objects that others may touch will spread the virus.