Flee the Flu--3 Easy Steps

Now that the windows and doors are shut, the hatches are battened down against the snow and wintry weather; we have created the perfect breeding ground for the flu virus. Here are 3 easy things you can do to make sure you and your family “flee the flu” and stay healthy this flu season. Like so many things in life, consistency is the key.



1. Wash your hands when going from one environment to another.

Be sure to use soap and wash with bubbles for at least 30 seconds. Hand washing is not only important when you return home from shopping, school, or the office, but is just as important when you go into another environment such as your office, boardroom, school, or preschool. Make hand washing the first thing you do when you arrive. This prevents you from bringing germs into your new environment.


2. When sneezing or coughing cover your mouth with your arm rather than your hands. This not only keeps a large portion of the germs from becoming airborne, but prevents you from spreading the germs when touching door knobs, computer keyboards, coffee pots, pencils, kitchen utensils, and hundreds of other items. Share hand washing and arm covering tips with your children, or grandchildren. Make a game out of hand washing. See who can get the most bubbles out of their soap. Invest in some of the liquid soaps that come in all colors. Hand washing will become a cool thing to do rather than a chore. Practice covering sneezes and coughs with arms when they are well. Praise them when they do it! Soon it will become a habit for them, and they’ll be proud to remind you when you forget.


3. Use the Austin Air HealthMate HM400 (for large spaces), or the HM200 HEPA air purifier (for smaller spaces) to remove the airborne flu-causing viruses and bacteria (down to .3 microns). A HEPA air purifier in your child’s classroom at school or preschool is another option. The Austin Air purifier is designed to run 24 hours, quietly cleaning the air, and at the end of each school year, the purifier could move with your child to the next teacher’s room to assure the cleanest, most germ free classroom in the school. Teachers will love to see your child’s name on their roll. An air purifier for the faculty lounge would also be a big hit, and would help keep teachers healthy, reduce absences, and increase productivity as well.

During this time when there is great concern about overuse of antibiotics, these are 3 simple, time-proven, greener changes in your lifestyle that can make a huge difference. Take good care, and stay well.

Debbie Davis

Debbie Davis is President of PurerAir.com which offers HEPA air purifiers for the improvement of indoor air quality
Flee the Flu with the Austin Air HealthMate HM200 air purifier today cleans 700 square feet.

Call(800) 997-2989 or email debbiedavis@PurerAir.com for more information.