Science | flu Escape the Flu This Season Tips for keeping the bug from sneaking up on you By Sophie Goldstein Posted Dec 17, 2007 11:35 AM CST Copied (Index Open (http://www.indexopen.com)) No one wants to come down with the flu, especially during the holidays. Follow these tips to protect yourself: Wash your hands often. Avoid crowds. Shop online and cover your face if someone sneezes near you. Drink lots of water to keep your body in shape to fight sickness. Get some vitamin C to help ward of any viruses that head your way. Read These Next The 'Great Housing Reset' is apparently on its way. Congresswoman's Xmas photo is missing a fishy ring. America's seniors take a shocking amount of medicine. Legendary French screen siren Brigitte Bardot has died at 91. Report an error