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About flu vaccines
- A new vaccine against 2009 H1N1 (swine flu) is available.
- People at greatest risk for 2009 H1N1 infection include children, pregnant women, and people with chronic health conditions.
- Ask your doctor if you should get a 2009 H1N1 vaccine.

Preventive actions
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- If you are sick with flu-like illness, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone.
- Follow public health advice regarding school closures.


Sobre las vacunas contra la influenza
- Una vacuna contra la influenza H1N1 de 2009 (influenza porcina) está disponible.
- Las personas que tiencen un mayor riesgo de infección por la gripe H1N1 de 2009 incluyen niños, mujeres embarazadas y personas con afecciones crónicas.
- Consulte con su médico sobre la necesidad de tomar una vacuna contra la influenza H1N1 de 2009.

Medidas preventivas
- Cúbrase la nariz y la boca con un pañuelo desechable cuando tosa o estornude.
- Lávese con frecuencia las manos con agua y jabón.
- Evite tocarse los ojos, la nariz y la boca.
- Evite el contacto cercano con las personas enfermas.
- Si usted está enfermo con síntomas de la influenza, quédese en la casa hasta por lo menos 24 horas después de que haya desaparecido la fiebre.
- Siga las instrucciones sobre el cierre de escuelas.

Source: http://www.cdc.gov/flu

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