Common misconceptions about the flu among people who work in child care settings

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Common misconceptions about the flu among people who work in child care settings

Published Date:

November 2013

Source:

DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 2014-103

Series:

DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 2

Language:

English

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Corporate Authors:

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

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Description:

People who work in child care settings are at risk of getting the flu. The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year. Everyone 6 months of age or older should get the flu vaccine every year. This fact sheet dispels some of the common misconceptions about the flu and the flu vaccine among people who work in child care settings.

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Pamphlet (or booklet)

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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