Get a seasonal vaccination now and H1N1 vaccinations when vaccine is available.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water (use anti-bacterial gel if soap and water are not available).
Remember to scrub while you wash (friction is important to the cleaning process). If you can sing happy birthday twice during your cleaning session you're spending the right amount of time cleaning your hands.
Cover your sneezes and coughs with a tissue or your elbow.
Avoid others with respiratory illnesses.
Unless it's an emergency, call a health care provider about your flu-like symptoms. The best option may be to stay home until your illness is resolved itself instead of seeing your provider.
Health and Community Services programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability.
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