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How can I stay healthy during flu season?

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  1. Dr. Mehmet Oz
     
    Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:
    You can fight the flu. Watch the video for simple tips to avoid catching the flu virus.





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  2. Stacy Wiegman
     
    Stacy Wiegman answered:
    Getting the flu vaccine and taking certain preventive actions can help you stay healthy. The flu (influenza) vaccine protects against the strains of flu that are most likely to make you sick. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), everyone six months of age and older should get the flu vaccine as soon as it is available. In addition to getting the flu vaccine, washing your hands frequently and avoiding contact with people who are sick can help protect your health during the flu season.

    If you are exposed to a person who has the flu, you may consider asking your doctor about taking an antiviral medication, which can lower your risk for developing flu symptoms.

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  3. Johns Hopkins Medicine
     
    Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:
    Help protect yourself and others from seasonal flu with the following tips:

    •Get this year’s flu vaccine. It’s safe and effective.
    •Practice normal daily hygiene
    •Wash your hands frequently, particularly after a cough or sneeze
    •Cover your coughs and sneezes
    •Throw out tissue immediately after use
    •Stay home if you are feeling ill
    •Limit contact with others to avoid infecting them if you are ill
    •Do not share towels, glasses, food etc. or have other close contact with an infected person
    •Get vaccinated for the seasonal flu. See your health care provider to find out how
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  4. Dr. Randy P. Martin
     
    Dr. Randy P. Martin of Piedmont Heart Institute answered:

    Boost your immune system by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep in order to help prevent the flu. Watch this video to learn more tips from Dr. Randy P. Martin on how to stay health this flu season.




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