It's flu season again - Get your flu shot!

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It's flu season again - Get your flu shot!

The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. 

Take everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs. 

Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue away after use and wash your hands. If a tissue is not available, cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve, not your hand.

Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

Clean and disinfect surfaces or objects. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/school/index.htm 

Encourage children, parents and staff to take everyday preventive actions! Print - Share - Post the Flu Prevention Flyer (Spanish)  Find flu vaccines near you at vaccinefinder.org

Ottawa County Department of Public Health is dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through prevention and control of disease, injury and disability. We help assure conditions in which all people can achieve optimum health, so residents may benefit from using our evidence based public health programs and services. Public Health has a vital role in all of our lives, and empowers communities with the necessary tools, knowledge, resources and opportunities to make lasting change.

www.miOttawa.org/miHealth

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