Preventing the spread of germs is the most effective way to slow the spread of swine flu or pig flu.

You can help prevent the spread of swine flu by:

• making sure you (and your family) wash your hands often and well with antibacterial soap and water, or if you're out and about, then you can use an anti-bacterial hand gel that doesn't need water and kills 99.9% of germs in under 15 seconds, or for the kids anti bacterial wipes.
• clean the surfaces in your home and work place often with an anti-bacterial surface cleaner.

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To prevent spreading the swine flu virus to other people you can make sure that you and your family:

• always carry tissues
• use tissues to cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze
• throw used tissues away as soon as possible
• wash your hands often and well with antibacterial soap

Below is a list of vitamins that can help prevent and fight the flu

• Vitamin C for a healthy immune system
• Zinc for a healthy immune system and natural treatment for the flu
• Echinacea to prevent or decrease the duration of the flu
• Vitamin D to help prevent the flu
• Garlic capsules help to prevent and fight against the flu

Also make sure you know your NHS number, keep checking the latest help and advice about swine influenza flu by listening to the radio, watching TV and on the internet. Make sure you have swine flu friends organised (friends or neighbours who can help if you are ill, get your medication, get you food so that you don't have to leave the house) you could also be one of their flu friends. Have a good stock of food and supplies in case you or your family catch the swine flu.