12 Tips for a Healthy Fall

Get Your Screenings

Visit your doctor regularly for preventive services like cancer and diabetes screenings.

Wash Your Hands

Wash your hands with soap and clean running water for 20 seconds.

Wear a Face Covering

Use masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

An annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect against flu, especially for cancer survivors.

CLEAN HANDS SAVE LIVES.

Prevent the spread of germs. Teach your kids the five handwashing steps—wet, lather, scrub, rinse, and dry—and the key times to wash hands, such as after using the bathroom or before eating.

Practice Social Distancing

Stay at least 6 feet from other people who are not from your household in both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Brush Your Teeth

Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.

Sleep

Get at least 7 hours of sleep every night.

 Rethink Your Drink

Substitute water for sugary or alcoholic drinks to reduce calories and stay safe.

Be Sun Safe

Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses and use broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15.

Move More, Sit Less

Adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week, plus muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 days a week.

Eat Healthy

Delicious fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products make health meals.

Don’t Use Tobacco

You can quit today! Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for free support.