3 Recommendations to Help Fight the Flu!

1. Take Time to Get Your Flu Shot
   
   • The CDC recommends an annual flu shot as the first, and most important, step in protecting against seasonal influenza.
   • While there are many different flu viruses, the seasonal flu vaccine protects against the three seasonal viruses that research suggests will be most common.
2. Take Everyday Preventive Actions
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
3. Take Flu Antiviral Drugs (if your doctor recommends them)
   
   • If you have any questions, please contact your family member’s care team.

For More Information

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  cdc.gov/swineflu
• Orange County Public Health
  ochealthinfo.com
• Swine flu and pregnant women
  cdc.gov/h1n1flu/clinician_pregnant.htm
• Fight the Flu Video