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• Vaccine-related Links 
• Flu Prevention Tips 
• Flu Information for Specific Groups  

Influenza is a serious disease, often confused with common colds or other illnesses that produce influenza-like symptoms. Vaccination is the single most effective way to avoid getting sick, and the vaccine can't make you sick because the flu bugs are weakened or killed.

It's important to get vaccinated if you want to avoid influenza infection, if you have an infant living with you or you provide care for infant(s), or if you have any contact with people who have chronic heart or lung problems.

Remember, adults can transmit influenza up to 72 hours before they know they are sick, and children can transmit 7 - 10 days! Protect yourself and your loved ones Get Immunized!!

Vaccine-related links:

• Oregon Immunization Clinic Information: SAFENET (1-800-SAFENET)
  
• American Lung Association: Flu Shot Locator
  
• CDC Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
  
• Influenza vaccine composition for 2007/2008
  
• FDA Influenza Virus Vaccine

• Preventing the Flu
  Tips from the CDC to help you avoid getting the flu
  
• Cover your cough
  Health information posters available

• Schools, Childcare Providers and Parents 
  
• Businesses and Workplaces 
  
• People with HIV/AIDS 
  
• People with Asthma
  
  • Asthma in Oregon  

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