Protect Yourself Against the Flu

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) there are three things that you can do to protect yourself from getting the flu.
1) Get a Flu Vaccine: You will need to get the seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 flu vaccine. The seasonal flu vaccine will not protect you against the H1N1 flu. Some people should not get the flu vaccine - ask your doctor if you should get the seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines.
2) Take Preventative Action: Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze and cough. Throw out the tissue after using it. Wash your hands with soap and water or alcohol based hand rub. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Avoid close contact with sick people. If you do get the flu, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone.
3) Take a prescription antiviral medication if your doctor prescribes one. If taken within the first 2 days, these drugs may make the illness milder and shorten the time you are sick.