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How can you prevent becoming a victim of influenza?
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Hygiene and vaccine: During flu outbreaks, wash your hands regularly, and make sure to get your annual flu vaccine. It's that simple, and very (though not 100%) effective.
Answered 1/25/2013
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Hand wash, vaccine: Influenza is primarily spread via the respiratory route. If someone with the flu coughs, sneezes or gets nasal/oral secretions on items you touch, and you then touch your own eyes, nose, mouth-you have been exposed. Good handwashing, avoiding those who are ill, and, most importantly, getting the flu vaccine are your best defense. People are contagious about 24hr before symptoms develop.
Answered 1/25/2013
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