Preventing Seasonal Flu

" A new strain of influenza virus. Called H1N1. Has been getting a lot of attention. Especially now during -- Although each one and one may be no more serious than the seasonal and that we see every winter. It's still important to protect yourself especially when you're in the hospital. The first step you can take it to limit the number of visitors that come into your hospital. Also. Always ask anyone who comes into your room to wash or sanitize their hands. Can't pass germs from person to person and proper hand hygiene can cut down that transmission. And your risk of infection."

" From -- Top doctor and hospital -- to the people who bring you food every single person needs to have clean hands."

" The flu spread would drop. It from a cough or sneeze at an infected person are propelled through the air. And come in contact with someone nearby and cooler it can ill person and if He does into the hands and then touches. But the best way to protect yourself is by getting -- flu vaccine."

" Vaccines designed. To prevent infections and preventing infections a whole lot better than anyone having to treat it. We don't want to transmit. Influenza virus tour patients. And patient and it -- they don't get serious complicated. Of influenza. That require hospitals --"

" If you developed symptoms or are exposed to the flu before you get the vaccine. Discuss with your help your team He should take anti viral medication. If you'd like more information go to blue dot."