United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Louisville VA Medical Center

Seasonal Flu Vaccination Program

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND VISITORS

H1N1 Flu vs. Seasonal Flu

Seasonal Flu is different from the H1N1 Flu (previously swine flu). For more information about H1N1 Flu go to http://www.publichealth.va.gov/swineflu/*.

What else can I do to protect myself and others from the flu?

  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and dispose of the tissue afterward.
  • If you do not have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve.
  • Clean your hands after you cough or sneeze with soap and warm water or an alcohol-based hand rub, even if your hands are not visibly soiled.
  • If you get sick from the influenza virus, avoid exposing others. Stay home from work or school until your fever is gone and you feel ready to resume normal activites.