It is important to get a flu vaccination, especially this flu season, as the world is still experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Though the flu and COVID-19 are caused by different viruses, they have similar means of infection. The CDC recommends hand-washing, social distancing and the use of face masks to prevent the spread of both flu and COVID-19. Visit www.aha.org/wearamask for additional resources.
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Additional Resources
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Influenza Vaccine: Who Should Get It, and Who Should Not - Fact Sheet
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Everyday Preventive Actions that Can Help Fight Germs, Like Flu - Fact Sheet
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CDC Digital Media Toolkit: 2020-21 Flu Season – Toolkit
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Influenza Resources for Health Care Workers - Webpage
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Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)—United States, 2020-21 - Summary