Vaccination and Clean Hands Save Lives

Vaccination and handwashing help protect people from diseases like COVID-19 and influenza (flu). COVID-19 and flu are both contagious respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2, and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses. Call 911 if you or someone have difficulty breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, and inability to wake or stay awake. Vaccination protects people from diseases like COVID-19 and the flu. CDC recommends the COVID-19 vaccines and the flu vaccine for everyone ages six months and older. Handwashing with soap removes germs from hands and helps prevent diseases like COVID-19 and the flu. Wash your hands before and after eating, after using the bathroom, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. The steps of handwashing are wet, lather, scrub, rinse, and dry. See the Figure below. Hand washing helps to stop the spread of these diseases, and clean hands save lives. See the Figure below. Vaccination and handwashing help protect people from COVID-19 and the flu. Stay up to date with recommended vaccinations like the COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, and annual flu vaccine. Protect yourself and your children from COVID-19 and the flu. IPH has the vaccines available at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 313-309-9350 ext. 2 to make an appointment.