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Flu season at work: How to keep yourself healthy

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(MoneyWatch) The flu season is officially upon us. And according to the CDC, it has come earlier than usual this year, already hitting southern states like Alabama and Louisiana. So how can you protect yourself if your office is slammed with a slew of colds or viruses? Recently I spoke to Alan London, M.D. chief medical officer for Take Care Health Systems, a manager of worksite health and wellness centers and in-store care clinics in Walgreens stores nationwide. MoneyWatch: What is the most important thing you can do to stop the flu this season? Alan London, M.D.: The most important preventive measure you can take is to get a flu shot every year. To prevent [being exposed to the viruses associated with the common cold], it's important to wash your hands frequently and/or use alcohol-based lotions like a hand sanitizer. Eighty-percent of contagious diseases are transmitted by touch.

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Flu season at work: How to keep yourself healthy

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