2024年8月20日 · Core strategies can help prevent the spread of viruses that cause common respiratory illnesses. These tips will help you learn about actions you can take to protect yourself and others from flu and help stop the spread of germs. Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

2024年8月26日 · The best way to reduce your risk from seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get a flu vaccine every year. This page has resources to help answer your questions about flu vaccines.

2020年9月1日 · Detecting early flu symptoms can help prevent spreading the virus and lead to prompt treatment, which may stop it from getting worse. Learn how to… READ MORE

2024年12月3日 · If you or someone you know has the flu, prevention and steps to limit transmission are key. Once exposed, a flu infection can take one to four days to take hold, and you are most contagious in the first three to four days after symptoms begin.

2019年11月13日 · Annual vaccination is the most effective way to protect yourself against flu, and serious complications. Vaccination is especially important for pregnant women, at any stage of pregnancy. It’s also crucial for children aged 6 months to 5 years, elderly people, those suffering with chronic medical conditions, and for health care workers.

2024年11月8日 · One way to prevent influenza is by getting your flu shot. The flu shot is recommended for everyone 6 months and older and should be received every year. Flu shots work by helping our bodies produce antibodies that provide protection against infection with the virus strains in the vaccine.

2023年10月9日 · Infectious disease specialist Kristin Englund, MD, shares how to prepare for flu season, as well as what you can do if you do get the flu this year. It starts with getting your flu shot, but there’s a few other things you can do as well to …

2024年7月8日 · Give these simple strategies a try. Wash your hands often. It's the single best way to avoid a cold. Once germs are on your hands, it's easy for them to get into your body when you touch your eyes...

2023年6月20日 · Learn what you can do to prevent colds and the flu. We’ll give you a variety of tips to keep you healthy and happy, from eating green vegetables to sipping green tea.

As temperatures drop and cold and flu season approaches, there are 10 effective ways you can help prevent catching the flu and cold this season. 1. Get a flu vaccination. Check with your physician about getting a flu shot this year.