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1. Flu Season Is Here
Student Name
MOLearns Technology Course

2. Influenza (Flu)
 The flu is a viral infection that can be caused by a number of
different influenza strains.
 The flu affects the lungs, throat, nose, and other parts of the body.
 Unlike the common cold, the flu comes on suddenly, can make
people very sick for a week or longer, and can send them to the
hospital.

3. Reasons for Getting a Flu
Vaccine
While how well the flu vaccine works can vary, there are clearly
a lot of reasons to get a flu vaccine every year.
• Can keep you from getting sick from flu.
• Can help protect those at greater risk
• pregnant women,
• older adults,
• people with chronic health conditions
• young children
• Flu vaccination also may make your illness milder if you do get
sick.
• Flu vaccination can reduce the risk of more serious flu
outcomes, like hospitalizations.

4. Avoid Getting or Spreading the Flu
• Sneezing and coughing etiquette
• Cover mouth and nose with a tissue
• No tissue? Use your elbow or sleeve
• Wash hands frequently
• Use soap, warm water for 20 seconds
• Drink fluids and get plenty of rest

5. For More Information
• http://health.mo.gov
/living/healthcondise
ases/communicable/i
nfluenza/?/flu