The swine flu is very unfortunately upon us, and if you're like many, you're asking yourself what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones. Some very standard things apply: 1) Stay home as much as possible. 2) Avoid public places unnecessarily. 3) Wash your hands frequently, and keep your hands from your face. 4) Get some surgical face masks and wear one when you need to be in public places, even if you feel a little foolish and until others have caught on. The above is all pretty basic stuff, I'm going to offer more as well.

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