Germs can be scary if they make you sick. Follow these tips to protect yourself from the germ monsters all year long.

Take steps to prevent the flu

The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year in the fall.

Get smart about antibiotics

Using antibiotics when they are not needed causes some bacteria to become resistant to the antibiotic, and therefore stronger and harder to kill. See your doctor or nurse to find out if your illness is bacterial or viral.

Text courtesy: www.cdc.gov

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