Schools, Businesses & Travelers

The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get a yearly flu vaccine. Also, good health habits like avoiding people who are sick, covering your cough, and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like flu. There also are prescription flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent flu. To help schools, businesses, and travelers learn about these strategies for preventing flu, CDC provides the following resources for each group.