Cold & Flu: Prevention

  • Hand-Washing

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    02/23/09, Healthwise

    Hand-washing is a simple and effective way to help prevent diseases, such as colds, flu, and food poisoning.

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  • Influenza - Prevention

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    07/31/08, Healthwise

    You can help prevent influenza by getting immunized with an influenza vaccine each year, ideally in October or November.

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  • Should I get a flu shot?

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    07/31/08, Healthwise

    The flu shot(What is a PDF document?) is a vaccine that contains a killed form of three influenza viruses. The vaccine causes your immune system to make antibodies. If you are exposed to the flu later, the antibodies can

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