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FLU PREVENTION 101



Colds, strep and flu are here! Follow these basic steps to help avoid getting and passing these bugs:


-Clean Your Hands! Hand sanitizer or soap & water.

-Clean high touch surfaces with antibacterial products.

-Eat a Balanced Diet! Add vitamin C, zinc, immune
boosters.

-Drink Water! 8 glasses a day.

-Cover your Coughs and Sneezes—into the bend of your arm.

-Get Plenty of Sleep!

-Stay out of class/work if you have a Fever. Return when you have been Fever-Free for 24 hours.

-Treat symptoms: acetaminophen or ibuprofen,
decongestants, cough suppressants, chicken soup.

-See a Dr. if you have a fever 101 or higher, if you can’t keep anything down or if your symptoms are not gradually improving.

-Get A FLU SHOT! It’s not too late!!
TFC FLU SHOT CLINIC
Friday, October 4   9am-1pm    Student Center
Cost for Students: $25 (contact Health Services with insurance questions)
All Students who receive a Flu Shot will be entered in a drawing for a Gift Card.

Student Wellness Center
Ext. 5304—health@tfc.edu
Basement of Fant Hall



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