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A member asked:
It's mid-february, so has flu season peaked in canada and us yet? i worry the coronavirus outbreak will expand here while we're still in flu season.
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Stay aware: Flu continues to be a problem, so use common sense precautions such as getting a flu shot, wash hands well before eating or touching eyes, avoid sick people, wear a face mask if needed in crowded places. Get regular exercise, adequate sleep, and maintain immune system. Coronavirus is different from typical flu, but spreads similarly. Unless you are near these infected people, you should be fine.
Answered 3/21/2020
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