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recommended vaccines. Many people get their flu Cold and Flu Season Precautions: What
shots through their employer, school or local to Do
health department. Because of the pandemic, some 1. Get a flu shot. Even if you usually skip a flu
of these large-scale vaccination events might not shot, this is the year to make sure you get
take place this year. one. It is safe for you to go to the doctor
Avoid the Flu and Other Illnesses During the for a flu shot. For the 2020–2021 flu season,
Coronavirus Pandemic the CDC recommends that you get your flu
shot in September or October.
Both the flu and COVID-19 are spread through
infected droplets and particles in the air, and can 2. Don’t forget the kids. It’s important to
cause severe illness — even death. ensure your children (over 6 months old)
get flu shots — and any other vaccines they
As cases of COVID-19 continue to appear, other need.
respiratory illnesses, including the flu, haven’t gone 3. Care for yourself and your family with good
away. A flu outbreak in a location that’s also nutrition, plenty of rest, proper hydration,
experiencing a lot of COVID-19 cases could regular exercise and stress management.
overwhelm hospitals and make it hard for doctors And always stay home if you don’t feel well.
and hospitals to care for a sudden surge of sick 4. Continue protecting yourself from the
patients. coronavirus. Even if you are tired of
Can you have the coronavirus and the flu at following coronavirus precautions such as
the same time? washing your hands frequently, cleaning and
sanitizing, wearing a face mask and physically
Unfortunately, yes — and if you have the distancing, it’s especially important now to
coronavirus and the flu at the same time, the keep up the good work — and encourage
resulting impact could be even more severe than your family to do the same.
having either infection alone. By this fall, some
areas may have a test available that can look for Maintaining these habits through the cold and
both the coronavirus and flu viruses so you only flu season will help prevent COVID-19 and
need one test. other fall and winter illnesses, as well.

Protect Yourself

Protect Others

Schedule Your Flu Shot Today

Choose a location below, then click the link to sign up for a vaccination time slot:

• Flu Vaccinations | 5500 Building (Room 1260)
• Flu Vaccinations | Asthma and Allergy Center Atrium (1st Floor)
• Flu Vaccinations | F. Scott Key Pavilion Family Lounge (3rd Floor)
• Flu Vaccinations | F. Scott Key Pavilion Family Lounge (6th Floor)
• Flu Vaccinations | F. Scott Key Pavilion Imaging Waiting Area (1st Floor)
• Flu Vaccinations | F. Scott Key Pavilion Medicine Education Room (1st floor)
• Flu Vaccinations | J.Burton Pavilion (1st Floor)