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Seasonal Influenza (Flu)

Everyone, Every Year

Who needs a flu vaccine?

Everyone, Every Year!

Influenza is a virus infection that spreads from person to person through coughing and sneezing.

Even healthy people can get the flu, and it can be serious.

That's why everyone age 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine.

This season, protect yourself — and those around you — by getting a flu vaccine.

Remember, the FLU ends with "U"!


Here's what you can do:

Teenage girl receives vaccination. Photo Credit: James Gathany, CDC. GET IMMUNIZED!

Everyone over 6 months old should be immunized. Call your physician or pharmacy to find out where you can get a flu shot. You can also go to www.flu.gov and enter your zip code in the Flu Vaccine Finder.
 

Sneeze into a tissue then discard the dirty tissueCOVER YOUR SNEEZE!

Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue. Throw the tissue in the trash, then wash your hands.
Sneeze in your sleeve! Keep your hands clean by directing your cough or sneeze to your sleeve inside your elbow.

Wash your hands with soap and water WASH YOUR HANDS!

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds (about the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice.) Teach your children to do this and set a good example by doing it yourself.

STAY HEALTHY!

Get plenty of rest, eat nutritious foods, stay physically active.
 

Stay Home -- CDC Image STAY HOME!

Flu is easily spread from person to person. If you’re sick, protect others by staying home and getting well. You’ll appreciate it when others do the same.


 

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