Fremont, CA
A 37-year-old male asked:
Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on preventing the flu.
6 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jessica Allananswered
Internal Medicine 25 years experience
Ignore: Seasonal flu shots
and sneeze into elbow, and
please stay home if sick.
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Dr. Gregory Gilbertanswered
Emergency Medicine 25 years experience
Ignore: Wash your hands a lot.
Cough into your sleeve or shirt.
Wearing a mask helps!
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4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered
Internal Medicine 32 years experience
Ignore: Practice hand washing, get flu vaccination and drink plenty of fluids.
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Dr. Murray Grossananswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 75 years experience
Ignore: Smiling raises your immunity, so does laughing and humor.
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Dr. Marsha Davisanswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Ignore: Be almost OCD about hand washing and keep all knobs, phones and countertops disinfected.
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3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Neigatha Graneyanswered
Pediatrics 39 years experience
Vaccination: Vaccination bestows 'Herd Immunity'; all for one and one for all. Win - Win!
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2.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Jun 3, 2015
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