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COLD and FLU PREVENTION

HOLIDAY FLU PREVENTION TIPS February are peak flu months, and last possible for people
year’s flu season was one of the deadliest in infected with a flu
Flu expert and vaccine composition history. virus to infect others
team member provides tips on staying even a day before
healthy during the holidays St. Jude Childrens Research Hospitals symptoms appear.
Infectious Diseases Department has released
With peak flu season upon us, St. Jude a fact sheet with useful medical advice and · Cover your
Infectious Diseases Team releases tips on prevention titled Controlling the mouth and nose. If
Controlling the Spread of Colds and Flu Spread of Colds and Flu. you have to cough or
FACT SHEET sneeze, cover your
Some of the fact sheet tips to protect you face with your arm or
To help people stay healthy during and your family from the flu include: a tissue. Then throw
what is expected to be the busiest · Get the flu vaccine as soon as it is the tissue away and
travel season ever, Richard Webby, available to you and your family. Having all clean your hands. If
Ph.D., a member of St. Jude Children’s members of your family vaccinated helps you or a family
Research Hospital’s Infectious Diseases provide a circle of protection. All members member has a fever
Department and one of a select group of the family 6 months or older are along with symptoms
of scientists responsible for recommended to receive an annual flu and has to leave the
determining the composition of flu vaccine. house, consider using
vaccines each year, is offering a face mask in public
important tips for protecting you and · Clean your hands often with soap to help control
your family from the flu. As we know, and water or with an alcohol-based hand spreading the virus.
children and senior citizens represent sanitizer. The flu is spread from person to
the most vulnerable populations. person through coughing or sneezing. If · Avoid
you are near an infected person who is touching your nose
Also, geriatric and pediatric patients coughing or sneezing, you might breathe in and mouth. Touching objects like door minimize risk and help control spread of
are at a greater risk of getting sick the flu virus. You might also become handles or toys that have flu virus on the virus, Webby said.
from influenza (flu) and other viral infected through touching. them and then touching your mouth or This holiday season while millions of
infections because of their diseases and nose is a prime way the flu virus spreads people travel, practicing a few simple steps
treatments. Therefore, helping to · Stay home if you’re sick. Until you from person to person. can help combat the dangerous flu virus.
disseminate lifesaving educational are free of symptoms and a fever for 24 Whether in the airport, on a train or in
information about flu prevention hours, you may still remain contagious. While the flu vaccine is the No. 1 way the car, we can all do our part to protect
techniques is of paramount importance Cold and flu symptoms include coughing, to protect yourself, there are other basic, ourselves and our neighbors, while
to the St. Jude Infectious Diseases sneezing, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, lifesaving precautions you can take to looking out for the most vulnerable
Department. November through headaches, body aches, chills or fatigue. It is members of our society.

Southern California Christmas

December 16, 2018 at Chorale, Anaheim Ballet, Southern Christmas is already
4:00pm California Children’s Chorus, and becoming an annual
Musco Center Presents Southern California Brass Consortium. holiday tradition.
A Southern California Opening up, inviting, welcoming and
Christmas, An Annual respecting everyone who lives in North Tickets for December
Holiday Favorite Orange County to make this a locus of 16 are on sale now for
America’s Got Talent cultural activity and make Chapman $25-55 and may be
Finalist Daniel Emmet joins further known for its engagement is really purchased through the
more than 150 Performers at the heart of what we do, said Richard T. Musco Center online
from Across the Southland Bryant, executive director of the Musco at www.muscocenter.org
Musco Center for the Arts at Center. or by calling the box
Chapman University presents the Chapman University Alumnus office at 844-OC-MUSCO
second annual edition of A Southern and America’s Got Talent Finalist, Daniel Emmet is eager to spend this holiday (844-626-8726). All print-at-home tickets
California Christmas on December Emmet lends his range of musical season reconnecting with members of include a no-cost parking pass. Musco
16 at 4pm. The show brings together expression to the holiday celebration. The the community who supported him Center for the Arts is located on the
more than 150 performers with powerhouse multi-lingual vocalist wowed throughout his televised journey. campus of Chapman University at 415
special appearances by Daniel on-air audiences with a particularly An accessible family favorite that is North Glassell, Orange, Calif.
Emmet (America’s Got Talent special duet joined by advisor and friend fun for all ages, A Southern California
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Finalist), Orange Community Master of the Musco Center Placido Domingo. Support the Cultural Arts, Live Theatre, Concerts...
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