Flu Prevention and Vaccination

Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from the flu. It's recommended for most individuals, ages six months and older.

Get answers to common questions about the flu vaccine, including locations where you can get it.

Here are some other ways to avoid getting the flu and passing it to others:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Avoid close contact with sick people.
• Practice good health habits (get adequate sleep, exercise, eat healthy, and drink plenty of fluids).
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
• If you have the flu, stay at home for at least 24 hours after your fever has returned to normal without the use of fever-reducing medications. 

Learn more about the flu, including symptoms, types of vaccines, and high-risk indviduals. 

Living #OKready

Matthew 24:44  "For this reason you also must be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will."

For the Christian, this verse speaks to preparedness, at a different level.  Yet, many also apply this verse to preparing for disaster.

Did you notice how many faith based groups are part of the Oklahoma Voluntary Agencies Active in Disasters?  The Baptists bring their chainsaws; the Salvation Army brings their canteens.  The Disciples, Methodists, Scientologists, and Seventh Day Adventists all bring something.

Do you know when the next disaster might strike?  Do you have 72-hours supplies ready, just in case?

While some Christians discount the need to prepare, "I will trust God", the Son of God said "Be Ready".

What have you done this week to prepare?  http://www.ready.gov will help.  After all, this is National Preparedness Month.