Ban the Bug campaign calls for flu shots, By TOM LAVENTURE, Staff Writer

Tom LaVenture — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:06:23 -0600

The Minnesota Department of Health is cosponsoring a Ban the Bug campaign next week to encourage people to get vaccinated in December — before the peak flu season period from January through April.

Flu vaccinations are encouraged annually to reduce the risk of becoming ill with influenza or of transmitting it to others. Flu viruses spread from person to person through coughing, sneezing or touch. Most healthy adults can infect others a day before symptoms develop and up to five days after becoming sick.

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Ban the Bug campaign calls for flu shots, By TOM LAVENTURE, Staff Writer