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Steps To Prevent the Flu
- Get a seasonal vaccination now and H1N1
vaccinations when vaccine is available. Find
a flu clinic at
http://www.immunizecolorado.com
- Wash hands frequently with soap and
water (use anti-bacterial gel if soap and
water are not available).
- Remember to scrub while you wash
(friction is important to the cleaning
process). If you can sing happy birthday
twice during your cleaning session you’re
spending the right amount of time cleaning
your hands.
- Cover your sneezes and coughs with a
tissue or your elbow.
- Avoid others with respiratory illnesses.
- Unless it’s an emergency, call a health
care provider about your flu-like symptoms.
The best option may be to stay home until
your illness is resolved itself instead of
seeing your provider.
- This is an evolving situation and the
state health department is asking people to
be alert for changes in guidance, available
from this page.
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