Catch It, Bin It, Kill It
How to help prevent the spread of flu...
Basic infection control measures can help prevent the spread of flu.
Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough and sneeze, CATCHING your germs and disposing of the tissue as soon as possible into a BIN and washing your hands as soon as you can to KILL the germs, are all important actions that can help prevent the spread of the common cold and the more serious flu virus.
By following the simple rule of 'Catch it, Bin it, Kill it', we can all help reduce the spread of colds, flu and other viruses. We all have an important role to play in preventing ourselves, our families and others from spreading germs.
The messages of CATCH, IT, BIN IT, KILL IT are simple:
• CATCH IT
Germs spread easily. Always carry tissues and use them to catch your cough or sneeze.
• BIN IT
Germs can live for some time on tissues. Dispose of them as soon as possible.
• KILL IT
Hands can transfer germs to any surface you touch such as door handles and telephones, so clean your hands as soon as you can.
