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  • Disease information
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    • Protect yourself against flu: Learn more about preventive measures
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Prevention and treatment for seasonal influenza

Protect yourself against flu: Learn more about preventive measures

In addition to vaccination, there are a number of personal measures that people may take to reduce their risk of acquiring influenza.

Antiviral treatment

Although vaccination is the preferred option for preventing influenza, antivirals can be useful when the vaccine fails.

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