Have you or the people around you been sick more than usual lately?

The Times reports that this flu season has been particularly brutal, and it isn't showing signs of letting up.

How do you take care of yourself when you're sick, whether with the flu, a cold or something else? What precautions do you take, if any, to prevent yourself from catching a virus this time of year?

Tell us in the comments, and then read the related article about surging flu cases or this one about how to boost your immune system.

Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain, and 16 and older elsewhere, are invited to comment. All comments are moderated by the Learning Network staff, but please keep in mind that once your comment is accepted, it will be made public and may appear in print.

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