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Can you offer any tips on how to avoid getting the flu this winter?
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Hand washing: Wash hands or use hand sanitizer frequently. Avoid individuals who are already infected.
Answered 4/1/2013
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Vaccine&Handwashing: Best way to avoid getting the flu is to take the flu vaccine (shot or nasal squirt). Also, avoid direct skin to skin contact with people who have it. Influenza is often transmitted after a simple handshake. Hand washing after contact with other people can block the spread.
Answered 12/16/2014
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