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 Schitt's Creek star Catherine O'Hara has died at 71. What we know about the arrest of Don Lemon. A bird from the Galapagos is right now cruising far from home. Ray J has some bad news on his health. Report an error