Flu Prevention: Effective Ways to Stay Safe

Protect Yourself and Others

Key Points:

• Annual vaccination is the most effective way to prevent the flu.
• Common symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, and body aches.
• Staying home from work or school when sick, practicing good hand hygiene, and covering coughs and sneezes can help prevent the spread of the flu.

As we enter the season of respiratory illnesses, it's more important than ever to take proactive measures to protect yourself and others from the flu. The flu, a highly contagious respiratory illness, can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, and body aches. In severe cases, the flu can lead to hospitalization and even death.

The best way to prevent the flu is to get an annual vaccination. The flu vaccine is safe and effective, and it can help protect you from getting sick or reduce the severity of your symptoms if you do get sick. The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone six months and older. It is particularly important for people at high risk of developing complications from the flu, such as young children, the elderly, and people with chronic health conditions.

Other measures can also help prevent the flu. These include staying home from work or school when sick, practicing good hand hygiene by washing your hands frequently with soap and water or using an alcohol-based sanitizer, and covering your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow.