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The best way to prevent flu is to get vaccinated each year. Still, other prevention methods can be used to help stop the spread of germs. Below are some steps you can take to protect yourself and others:
Fever, body aches, sore throat, and cough. All the symptoms seem the same for a cold, the flu, and coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. How do you know the difference? Here’s information to help you better understand the signs and symptoms.
If you get flu, antiviral drugs can be used as treatment. Antiviral drugs are different from antibiotics. Antiviral drugs can make illness milder and shorten the time when you are sick. If you are prescribed antivirals, it is important to complete your treatment.
3 Actions to Prevent Flu
What You Should Know About Flu Antiviral Drugs
Preventing Flu in Schools
Preventing Flu in Businesses
Preventing Flu in Long-Term Care Facilities
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