Helpful Hints from the Health Room

Thu, 01/24/2019 - 3:13pm

Everyday Preventive Actions Can Help Fight Germs, Like Flu

For more information, visit: www.cdc.gov/flu
or call 1-800-CDC-INFO
1.  The first and most important step is to get a flu vaccination each year.
2.  If you get sick with flu, take prescription antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them. Early
treatment is especially important for the elderly, the very young, people with certain chronic health
conditions, and pregnant women.
3.  Take everyday preventive actions that may slow the spread of germs that cause respiratory (nose,
throat, and lungs) illnesses, like flu. This flyer contains information about everyday preventive
actions.

Please see the link below for more information:

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/freeresources/updated/everyday-preventive-actions-8.5x11.pdf