Stay Flu Free This Holiday Season
Posted by LAFD Media and Public Relations
The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared the week of
December 8-14, 2008, as
National Influenza Vaccination Week.
Flu Facts
Many Americans are not aware of the dangers of the flu. On average, every year, influenza:
- Infects 60 million people.
- Hospitalizes 200,000 people.
- Kills more Americans than breast cancer.
- Kills two to three times more Americans than HIV/AIDS.
Find Help
Though influenza strains change, vaccinations are updated each year to protect against the current threat. This holiday season, whether you need a flu vaccination for an elderly parent, a child or yourself, you can turn to a free online resource:
www.FindaFluShot.com
Further Steps
You can further
reduce your risk of catching the flu by:
- Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
- Washing your hands often.
- Avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Getting plenty of sleep.
- Being physically active.
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Eating nutritious food.
Learn More
For more information, please visit:
www.cdc.gov/flu
Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
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