The general guideline to stay away from influenza is to: 1. Wash hands with soap before eating and after going to the toilet; 2. Cover their mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, and throw the tissue away into a bin immediately; 3. Stay home from work or school when they are sick, and wear a mask if they are going out; and 4. Avoid sharing food and drinks, eating utensils, toothbrushes or towels with those who display symptoms of influenza. 5. The Singapore MOH also advised that young children, pregnant women and the elderly be vaccinated against the flu bug every year. People are warned not to be fooled by the fake messages on how to prevent influenza A. Read this statement in the Star of 8th January 2020.