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 Please note that Flu season is typically observed from the beginning of December to the end of March.
Flu is most contagious in the first 24 to 48 hours of infection, often before you realize you have it.
There are many steps you can take to help prevent and control the spread of the flu:
- Stop the spread of germs by engaging in proper hand hygiene.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Clean and disinfect high touch surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with microorganisms.
- If you are sick with flu-like symptoms (fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose, muscle or body aches), stay home and contact Occupational Health for guidance.
- If you are at high risk for developing flu-related complications, contact your healthcare provider.
- It’s not too late to get the flu shot - the vaccine is still available through Occupational Health.
Check out this CDC resource
  
‘Tis the Season: What Do You Believe?
Many religions have celebrations in December. How are you celebrating your own spirituality this month? Spirituality is unique to each person and is an important part of the Whole Health journey. Spirituality can include religion but also community, gratitude, forgiveness, and connecting with nature. We get to decide how to bring religion and spirituality into our lives (or not). What aspects of spirituality matter most to you? Decide what you need for spiritual health.
 Have you checked in with your body lately? Between holiday prep and fun, it’s easy to let go of your healthy routines. This exercise can help you connect your breath to the sensations of your body, acknowledge pain or discomfort, and learn to relax areas of tension.
Many Veterans are familiar with the patriotic songs that play around memorial holidays, but few songs represent the perspective of those who have served. Until now.
Veteran-led nonprofit, CreatiVets, offers programs that allow Veterans to address their service-related traumas through art and music. With the release of over 40 songs, CreatiVets now provides the public and Veteran community with the opportunity to stream songs written by Veterans for Veterans for free.
 
 The Veterans Legal Institute is partnering with VA Long Beach Healthcare System for a Legal Clinic on Friday, Jan. 26 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Building 165, Rm C209B at Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center.
Call 714-852-3492 for guidance on the application process and to determine eligibility to attend the clinic. Please specify the type of legal assistance you are seeking.
*Please bring a copy of your DD214 if you have it available.
 
The VA Podcast Network offers a diverse selection of top-quality podcasts made with a Veteran community in mind. Each podcast specializes on a different topic and covers gripping content that no Veteran should want to miss out on.
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