H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Vaccination Information

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H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Vaccination Information
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H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Vaccination Information

• Vaccines never yield 100 protection
• In spite of vaccination, you can still get the
  flu
• You can infect others in your community for about
  24 hours before becoming symptomatic

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H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Vaccination Information

• Vaccines are not only about individuals and
  disease
• Vaccines are most effective when you can get
  everyone vaccinated
• A vaccination program is a community activity to
  stop the spread of disease and to protect you

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H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Vaccination Information

• If you are vaccinated it is unlikely that you
  will make me sick
• If I am vaccinated it is unlikely that I will
  make you sick
• Think of ways to encourage and motivate others
  that are resistant to vaccination by sharing this
  information

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H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Vaccination Information

• A vaccination program is about building a barrier
  against a harmful agent that is washing through
  our society
• For more information, go to the CDC website at
• www.cdc.gov