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A MINUTE OF HEALTH WITH CDC
Don't Let the Flu Catch You by Surprise!
Prevention and Control of Influenza: Recommendations of the Advisory
Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) 2007
July 13, 2007

This program is presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC – safer,
healthier people.

Every year, many people become ill with seasonal influenza. Although it’s a common
illness, it can also be very serious – especially for older people, young children, and
those with certain health conditions. There are steps you can take to avoid getting the
flu. An independent group of medical experts that advises CDC has updated their
recommendations for preventing flu - who should get vaccinated, when, and why. All
people, including school-aged children, who want to reduce their risk of getting the flu
and avoid spreading it to others, should be vaccinated. To learn more, call 1-800-CDCINFO
or go to the CDC influenza web site, cdc.gov/flu.

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your community, please visit www.cdc.gov.