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8D PREVENTION IS THE CURE!

Writing
Writing
a Match the sentences to the pictures below. One is extra.
a Wear a face mask.
b Avoid contact with others.
1 3 c Wash your hands properly with soap and water.
d Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you
cough or sneeze.
e Do not touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with dirty
2 4
hands.
b Skim the leaflet and circle the main idea.

1 You can do nothing to protect yourself from the flu.
2 You can protect yourself and others from the flu by following a few simple steps.
3 The only thing you can do to protect yourself from the flu is to stay at home.

Do Not Let the Influenza (the Flu) Catch You!

Know the most common symptoms: How to protect yourself from the flu:

Á Muscle or body aches Á Wash your hands often and for at least 20 seconds.
Á Fever (38°C or above) Á Wear a protective mask in public places.
Á Runny or stuffy nose Á Avoid close contact with sick people.
Á Sore throat Á Eat a balanced and healthy diet.
Á Headache Á Get a flu vaccine each year.
Á Cough Á Get enough sleep.
When you have any of these symptoms: Seek emergency medical care if you have:
Á Stay at home and rest. Á Shortness of breath or difficulty in
Á Do not visit public areas or use public breathing
transportation to prevent spreading Á Pain or pressure in the chest
your illness to others.

c Tick (✔) the information mentioned in the leaflet.

1 how to prevent the flu 5 responsibilities for not making
2 high-risk groups others sick
3 common symptoms of the flu 6 when to seek medical care
4 how the virus spreads 7 how to recover from the flu
d Work in pairs. Discuss how people should act when they are sick to stop the spread of
infections and viruses to others as in the example.
e.g. They should not touch common objects with dirty hands.

They had better stay at home and rest when they are sick.

They must cover their mouth and nose with a mask when on public transport, at school, or at work.
e Work in groups. Prepare a poster or a leaflet about safety and health at school, home,
or work as in Exercise b. Choose one of the topics below.
• How to get ready for natural disasters at school/home/work
• How to deal with emergencies such as falls, cuts, etc. at school/home/work

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