Influenza viruses can be made harmless by sunlight, disinfectants and detergents. As the virus can be made harmless by soap, frequent hand washing, avoiding crowded areas and wearing protective gear like face masks also helps.

Attribution: Avallain

See also:

• Vaccination
• Who can't have flu vaccine
• Complications of vaccination
• Influenza

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