Are you protected?
You can get the cold or flu virus by mouth.
It can happen when you touch a contaminated person or object with your hands and then touch your mouth with the same hand, so wash your hands often to prevent spreading these unwanted germs.
The following tips offer more ways to protect yourself and others against colds and flu germs:
If you get sick, or your an employer looking to schedule a flu vaccination day, your local U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group can help you. Click here to find your local medical center.
For vaccination of children under age 12, consult with your nearest U.S. HealthWorks medical center to determine appropriate vaccination locations. Please note: We are not a participant of and cannot accept Medicare patients. Federal Law prohibits Medicare recipients from paying by cash, check or credit card for Medicare-covered services.
NOTE: The H1N1 vaccination is now available at some U.S. HealthWorks locations. Please contact your local center for availability. The CDC has directed all healthcare providers to vaccinate the most at-risk populations first. “Most at-risk” groups refer to those at the greatest risk of serious illness: pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age, healthcare and emergency medical services personnel, persons between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old, and people ages of 25 through 64 years of age who are at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems.
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