Public Health is encouraging the public to get the flu shot. By getting vaccinated, and practicing proper hygiene, you can protect yourself from the flu and may also avoid spreading the flu to others.
“We encourage the flu vaccine for its benefits in preventing the seasonal flu and as an added line of defense, complementing proper hygiene” according to Edward Diaz, Department of Public Health epidemiologist.
DPH would also like to remind the public to W.A.T.C.H. IT!
• WASH YOUR HANDS often with soap and water for 20 seconds.
• AVOID SICK PEOPLE (Stay home when you’re sick), AVOID TOUCHING YOUR EYES, NOSE AND MOUTH (Germs spread this way) and get your ANNUAL FLU SHOT.
• TEACH others how to prevent the flu.
• COVER YOUR COUGH OR SNEEZE with tissue or sleeve, not with your hands!
• HAVE an emergency plan ready in case you get sick and keep a two week worth of emergency supplies, food, water and medicine at home.
