Flu Information

Influenza or "flu" is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by the influenza virus.  The flu is highly contagious and is spread person to person through the air by coughing or sneezing.  It is also spread by direct contact with infected people.

Check back here for seasonal flu vaccination clinics.  Click here for more about H1N1.

For information on where to get a flu vaccination, please call the Montogmery County HHS Immunization Line at 240-777-1050.

Other places to check:

• www.TakeYourFluShot.com 301-315-3800
• www.findaflushot.com
• www.nighttime.com
• Passport Health  301-408-4544
• MedStar VNA

Hand Washing
When to Keep Your Child Home From School
Cold and Flu Fact Sheet
Stay At Home Toolkit

Information In Spanish - PDF Format

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