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Old 11-24-2011, 12:42 AM
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Default Hygiene alone can reduce flu cases

A hand hygiene and cough etiquette program for elementary school children reduced cases of flu and the number of absences, a new study says.

Children in five Pittsburgh schools were taught the five-step "WHACK the Flu" program:

* Keep your distance from sick people.
* Wash or sanitise your hands often.
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
* Cover your own coughs and sneezes.
* Stay at home when you are sick.

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