Facts about flu prevention

A spike in flu and cold-related illnesses usually occur in winter.

Dr. William Seng Tan of Advocate Health Care visited the ABC7 studio on Tuesday to talk about what is fact and fiction regarding flu prevention.

1. If you go outside with wet hair, will you get the flu? FICTION

2. Does the flu virus last on surfaces for days? FACT

3. Is sleep the most important thing for flu recovery? FACT