Fall is upon us…and no one wants to get the flu or H1N1 (the “preferred” name for swine flu). So what do we do? In a city bursting with people crammed onto sidewalks and into subway cars, apartments and schools, the old saying an “ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” seems appropriate. So where can you get the facts?

Well the NYC government has set up a nice, handy dandy website where you can get information on the flu, H1N1 and what you can do to help prevent catching either one. Basically:

1. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze
2. Wash your hands (frequently and thoroughly) with soap and water. Those hand-cleansers are handy, but you still need to wash your hands.
3. If you are sick, stay home and treat your symptoms.
4. Try to avoid being around sick people.

It seems simple enough, but doesn’t always work. Especially here in NYC. So, you also might want to get vaccinated.

Where can you get a flu vaccine? Go here.

Check back for updates about the flu vaccine in the city:

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