fight the flu with a shot

Stay Healthy This Flu Season

Don't spend your winter feeling bad and in bed. Tips to stay healthy this Flu Season.

●Get a flu shot. See one of providers at our Crane Memorial Hospital clinics that offer flu shots to their patients.
●If you have a fever or flu symptoms, don't go to school or work.
●Stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone, unless you need medical care.
●Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, not your hands, when coughing or sneezing.
●Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
●Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
●Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work and school.
●Practice healthy habits: Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.

Flu Prevention: Get Your Flu Shot

Want to avoid spending the winter curled up with a pile of tissues and painkillers? The single best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each fall before the season begins in October. While your annual flu shot can't offer total protection, it will greatly reduce your chances of contracting this potentially deadly virus – and of passing it on to someone else.