Cold and flu viruses spread easily in the late fall and winter. Wash your hands often to protect yourself from catching and spreading a cold or the flu. You can lower your risk of catching the flu by getting the flu vaccine every year. If you do catch a cold or the flu, try to stay away from others to avoid spreading the disease.
To learn more about the flu and the flu vaccines, and to access flu-related information from your health authority, visit our Influenza (flu) season health feature.
