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STAY HEALTHY

Will the seasonal flu shot protect me against pandemic influenza?

  • No, it won't protect you against pandemic influenza. But flu shots can help you to stay healthy
  • Get a flu shot to help protect yourself from seasonal flu.
  • Get a pneumonia shot to prevent secondary infection if you are over the age of 65 or have a chronic illness such as diabetes or asthma. For specific guidelines, talk to your health care provider or call the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Hotline at 1-800-232-4636.
  • Make sure that your family's immunizations are up-to-date.

Take common-sense steps to prevent disease

  • Wash hands frequently with soap and water.

  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

  • Put used tissues in a waste basket.
  • Cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve if you don't have a tissue.
  • Clean your hands after coughing or sneezing. Use soap and water or an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
  • Stay at home if you are sick.

 

It is always a good idea to practice good health habits.

  • Eat a balanced diet. Be sure to eat a variety of foods, including plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products. Also include low-fat dairy products, lean meats, poultry, fish, and beans. Drink lots of water and go easy on salt, sugar, alcohol, and saturated fat.
  • Exercise on a regular basis and get plenty of rest.