How to avoid the flu when your partner or roommate gets sick: 9 simple tips

• Just because your spouse has the flu doesn't mean you'll inevitably get sick.
• It's hard to contain germs if you're sharing an enclosed space, but wearing a mask or staying at least six feet away from your sick loved one for a few days can help.
• To keep yourself healthy, manage your stress, keep everything clean, and get lots of rest.

When the flu hits home and your partner or roommate becomes a flu-shedding germ-bag, many people resign themselves to getting sick.

Although flu viruses are extremely contagious and tough to contain, there are a few simple ways you can reduce your risk of getting hit - even while caring for an ill friend or loved one. We've rounded up some of the easiest things you can do to prevent yourself from catching a case of the flu at home.

Here are nine ways to minimize your risk.