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According to the CDC, the flu is currently spreading at a rate of 12,000 cases per week. Getting an annual flu vaccine is easy, and it's the first and best way to protect yourself and your family from flu. A vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, missed work and school, doctor visits and even a hospitalization. And it's not too late in the season to get one. Check out Vaccinefinder.org to see where you can get a flu shot near you. 

Other ways the CDC recommends people stay clear of flu is by frequently washing hands and staying away from people who may be sick. Even if you don't get a vaccine, you can still be smart about your day-to-day choices. 

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