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Infographic about preventing the flu

Suggested Social Media Message: The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. Other ways of minimizing the risk of getting or spreading the flu include practicing good health habits like avoiding people who are sick, covering your cough or sneeze, washing your hands (using alcohol-based hand sanitizer if washing is not possible), avoiding contact with your nose, eyes, or mouth, and staying home if you have flu-like symptoms.
Learn more here: https://www.tricare.mil/fluTRICARE webpage #GetVaccinated

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