With Flu On The Rise In The Region, Health Officials Are Offering Some Sound Advice To Help People Not Get The Flu. One Suggestion Is To Practice The “3-Foot Rule.” That Means Staying At Least Three Feet Away From The Nearest Person In A Crowd. By All Means, Get A Flu Shot If You Haven’t Yet. If You’re Sick, Stay Home From Work. The Predominant Strain Of Flu This Is Season Is Type A, And Particularly The H3N2.