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 “There is the potential that people could become co-infected with
both flu and COVID-19,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike.
“Although a COVID-19 vaccine is still being developed and tested, we
do have a vaccine to combat this season’s anticipated flu viruses. I
want to challenge everyone to roll their #SleeveUp and show us you
that you’ve received your flu shot and are committed to protect
those around you.”
Show your support by using the hashtag #SleeveUp on social media (Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok) and show you care about the
health of those around you and are doing your part to #FightFlu. For
the IDPH #SleeveUp social media toolkit, please visit
http://www.dph.illinois.gov/sleeveup.
By increasing the number of people who are vaccinated, we can help
reduce the number of flu illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths,
which can in turn help reduce the burden on our medical system and
save medical resources for patients with COVID-19.
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Wearing a mask, washing your hands often, getting a flu vaccine, and watching
your distance are four simple actions that everyone, especially people at higher
risk of developing serious flu complications, should take to help reduce the
spread of flu.
• Mask Up: Cover your nose and mouth with a mask when out in public.
• Lather Up: Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
• Sleeve Up: Roll up your sleeve to get a flu shot.
• Back Up: Keep 6 feet of distance between you and others.
The more people vaccinated against flu, the more people protected from flu.
Learn more:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/
season/protect-your-health.html.
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