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Influenza (Flu) - Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
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Preventing the Flu
October 5, 2004

Vaccinations

The single best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each fall.

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Good Health Habits

  • Avoid close contact.
    Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

  • Stay home when you are sick.
    If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.

  • Cover your mouth and nose.
    Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.

  • Clean your hands.
    Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.

  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
    Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

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Medications

Antiviral Medications can also be used to prevent the flu. For more information, see Antiviral Drugs and the Flu.

 

 

 

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