Are You Prepared for Flu Season?

Flu is widespread throughout the Great Lakes region now, and some indicators suggest that this is shaping up to be a severe flu season.

You can still protect yourself:

1. Wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, and keep distance from people who have the flu
2. Get the flu vaccine if you haven’t already
3. Call your doctor’s office if you get the flu, to find out if you could benefit from medication to treat the flu

Here are some links to answer your questions about the flu:

• CDC Flu Twitter Feed: Lots of Quick Flu Facts
• USA Today Newspaper Article: Flu Season Hits Full Swing
• NPR Radio Broadcast: Flu Sickens Thousands Across the Country
• CDC Map of the Flu Spreading This Year (Click on ‘Play’)
• Flu Fact Sheet From the CDC