Staying Healthy During Flu Season

This winter's flu season is nearing its peak. The current virus has been more virulent than recent strains and has caused in a higher-than-average hospitalization rate. Precautions such as getting a flu shot and frequent hand washing will help keep you and your family healthy this season.  

Know What to Do About the Flu

The CDC suggests the single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get a vaccination each year. Follow these

common sense suggestions from the CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm) to help prevent the

spread of flu:

Avoid close contact

Stay home when you are sick

Cover your mouth and nose

Clean your hands

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth

Practice other good health habits

You can contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

24 hours/every day at (800-232-4636) TTY: (888)

232-6348, or e-mail cdcinfo@cdc.gov

The information, examples and suggestions presented in this material have been developed from sources believed to be reliable, but they should not be construed as legal or other professional advice.

This material is for illustrative purposes only.