Open-Ended Responses to Question about What Recommendations Were Made to Prevent Transmission | Sample Participant Responses | % of Respondents |
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   Wash hands | "washing your hands frequently" "wash your hands all the time" | 76 |
   Avoid Sick People | "stay away from sick people" "avoid people with swine flu" | 16 |
   Cough/sneeze into sleeve | "coughing into elbow" "sneezing into sleeves" | 16 |
   Cover your mouth when coughing/sneezing | "cover your sneezes" "covering your cough" | 16 |
   Get vaccination | "get flu shot" "getting the flu vaccines" | 16 |
   Sanitize hands | "use purel when you get in the house" "use sanitizer" | 16 |
   Avoid crowds/enclosed places | "stay out of public places" "stay out of congested areas" | 13 |
   Stay home/rest | "staying home if you are sick" "stay home if you feel ill" | 9 |
   Good hygiene | "good hygiene" "keep things clean" | 8 |
   Good diet/eating well/exercise | "be careful what you eat" "keep yourself well (eating, exercise)" | 6 |