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.
 
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.findaflushot.com
• Adventist Health Care  301-315-3800
• Passport Health  301-408-4544
• MedStar VNA

Flu and Colds
Hand Washing
When to Keep Your Child Home From School
Cold and Flu Fact Sheet

Information In Spanish - PDF Format

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