Flu Protection
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Protect Yourself From The Flu
This lens was originally created during the time that the H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus what on the minds of everyone. Every day we were bombarded by news updates on the progress of the swine influenza A (H1N1) and the growing potential to become a pandemic. Fortunately, the swine flu did not become a pandemic, and more people that ever went out and got their flu shots.
The best thing you and your family can do to protect yourselves from any strain of the flu is to get your flu shot. The are widely available at most drug stores, grocery chains, family health clinics, and of course your family doctor.
While as individuals we feel helpless to prevent the spread of this disease worldwide, we can do a lot to protect ourselves and prevent the spread of disease in our homes and workplaces.
pig photo by be_khe
The best thing you and your family can do to protect yourselves from any strain of the flu is to get your flu shot. The are widely available at most drug stores, grocery chains, family health clinics, and of course your family doctor.
While as individuals we feel helpless to prevent the spread of this disease worldwide, we can do a lot to protect ourselves and prevent the spread of disease in our homes and workplaces.
pig photo by be_khe
Contents at a Glance
Flu Protection
Follow these tips to protect yourself from contracting the Flu
- Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly. Spend a good 15 seconds washing, and use soap and water.
- Carry waterless hand sanitizer for use in public places. Consider using them after touching germy things like grocery carts and public doors.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Keep your distance from obviously sick people.
Flu Links
- @BirdFluGov
- Follow U.S. Government bird and pandemic flu information on Twitter.
- @CDCEmergency on Twitter
- Follow CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response on Twitter
- H1N1 Flu from the CDC
- Frequently updated data on the h1n1 (swine flu), from the centers for disease control and prevention.
- Influenza A (H1N1)
- Full coverage of influenza A(H1N1) from the World Health Organization.
- PandemicFlu.Gov
- The latest pandemic flu data from the U.S. Government
- Swine Flu Map
- Track the progress of the 2009 Swine Flu Outbreak, using Google Maps.
Follow @FluGov on Twitter
Flu Blog
Feedback and Comments
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hlkljgk Sep 28, 2011 @ 12:56 pm | delete
- wash your hands!
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Philippians468
Jun 7, 2011 @ 10:26 am | delete
- had my jab! cheers
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JaguarJulie Dec 15, 2010 @ 6:07 am | delete
- Ah, this was the second year in a row that I opted for the swine flu shot -- last year, I got it late, in fact I had been sick for more than 4 weeks -- my doctor said that he was sure I actually had the swine flu ... I thought, yeah right .... "when pigs fly!"
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natnickeep Oct 23, 2009 @ 1:14 am | delete
- Thanks for the info. Great you did a lens on this 5*
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marsha32 May 18, 2009 @ 12:36 pm | delete
- I had hoped you would tell us what the symptoms are of the swine flu since I just found out my state is up to 46 documents cases nowl
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