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Influenza Prevention

Top 3 Reasons to Get Your Flu Vaccine

  1. Prevents influenza-related death.
  2. Prevents severe illness.
  3. Protects other people.

Locate a Flu Shot

Check with your physician or use one of these convenient locators to schedule your flu vaccine.

Flu Prevention

Follow these simple steps to prevent the flu:

  • Get Vaccinated!
  • Wash your hands often—the most common way to catch the flu is to touch your own eyes, nose, or mouth with your hands.
  • Keep your hands away from your face.
  • Keep your distance from others when you are sick.
  • Keep your distance if you are around someone else who is sick.
  • Stay home if you are sick.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing and coughing.
  • If you don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands.
  • Be aware you can still spread germs up to 7 days after getting sick.
  • Vaccinate—get your flu shot. Additionally, Pneumococcal vaccine is available and recommended for persons at increased risk for serious Pneumococcal infection, including those age 2 years or older with certain chronic medical conditions and all persons aged 65 years or older.

Interested in learning more?

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