Influenza (flu) is a serious contagious—and potentially deadly—disease that sends many people to the hospital each year. To protect your own health and the health of others, take these three steps to fight flu:

1.         Get vaccinated.

2.         Take everyday actions to stop the spread of infection:

• Wash your hands often and/or use hand sanitizer
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or cough/sneeze into your sleeve if no tissue is available.
•  Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth

3.         Stay home if you are sick (self-isolate) and take antiviral medicine recommended by your healthcare provider.