Health Services - Flu Preparation

Get Vaccinated

      One flu vaccine covers all the strains this year, including the H1N1; H3N2; and Influenza B 2010-like.

Prepare a health kit

• Thermometer
• Acetaminophen/Tylenol/Advil/Motrin - no aspirin
• Decongestants
• Cough drops and/or cough syrup
• Throat lozenges
• Tissues
• Hand sanitizer
• Plenty of fluids, electrolyte drinks such as Gatorade, Powerade, Pedialyte
• Facemasks in case leaving your recovery space becomes unavoidable (medical care, etc) or if close contact with someone with the flu is unavoidable in a living situation
• Cleaning supplies
• Other items to have on hand
  • Copies of family health insurance/pharmacy insurance card
  • Contact information for health care providers