Fact Sheet: Good Health Habits for Preventing the flu

The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent the flu.

Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web site for information regarding:

• Flu Basics
• Preventing Flu
• Good Health Habits
• Antiviral Drugs
• What to do if you get sick?
• H1N1 Flu

Contact CDC
800–CDC–INFO
(800-232-4636)
888–232–6348 (TTY)

Visit CDC Web Site — Protect Yourself and Others.