Of course, the most important step in flu prevention is getting the annual vaccination. Influenza is the only respiratory virus is preventable with a vaccination. The flu vaccine prevented about 5 million flu illnesses during the 2015 to 2016 season alone and can do the same for your family. Be sure to get the vaccine every year, as the virus is always changing and can become resistant to the vaccine from the year before.
By putting these practices into action, you can help keep your entire family safe from the flu. Pass these tips on to friends and other family members as well so that you can build a healthy and flu-free community in your area.
