Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza

B4. Standing or sitting back

A very simple way of reducing the chances of being infected or passing on infection is to stand or sit back from other people in public or in the workplace. Where possible, you should try to maintain a distance of at least a metre, which is about a large step.

When the pandemic is widespread in the Australian community (in the SUSTAIN phase) you should try to avoid crowded gatherings, especially in enclosed spaces. If you need to use public transport, you should wear a surgical mask, or if a mask is not available some other appropriate covering for the nose and mouth.

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This information is current for 03 September, 2010
This information was issued on 05 December, 2008