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Cold and Flu Season: H1N1 Virus
Even though it still feels like summer, cold and flu season is right around the corner.
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Quick Tips
Aside from getting vaccinated, people can take several simple steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from influenza:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water. Teach children the same habits.
- Cover your nose and mouth when you cough and sneeze, preferably with a facial tissue or your arm, not your hands. Promptly discard used facial tissues.
- If you are sick with cough and/or fever, stay home from work or school until you recover
- Clean surfaces you touch frequently (doorknobs, water faucets, refrigerator handle, telephones)
- Contact your medical provider if you are experiencing severe cold or flu symptoms that you believe require medical attention
