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Can you tell me how i can protect myself from influenza without getting a vaccine?
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Cease human contact: Other than meticulous hand washing and avoiding exposure, a vaccine is your best bet.
Answered 3/12/2014
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Vaccine = best bet: Influenza vaccine offers the best bet. If you have an absolute contraindication to influenza vaccine, I recommend frequent hand-washing and avoiding heavily crowded areas during the flu season.
Answered 1/17/2015
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