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Prevent flu, COVID, RSV and other illness

by Kate Evans

As flu season begins and COVID-19 cases continue to rise, it’s important to know that preventing the flu, COVID, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and other respiratory illnesses involves the same basic measures. Follow the below advice from health officials to stay healthy year-round:

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer made of at least 60% alcohol if soap and water aren’t available…