Note: Once again, mom was right. Of course this isn't enough, but with the dangers of Tamiflu and the possible ineffectiveness of flu vaccines, it's good to take all of the precautions possible during flu season, whether bird flu or the ordinary variety of flu, which still is responsible for tens of thousands of deaths each year.
While governments fret over antiviral drugs and elaborate plans to ward off a looming flu pandemic, an expert said on Monday that the best prevention is simple: wash your hands and cover your mouth when you sneeze.
Hygiene reduces risk of flu pandemic
