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Flu
Shots
The aches, the throbbing head, the congestion and fever. Yes, flu season is about to arrive. Follow these prevention strategies from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control to stay your healthiest this winter.
- Get stuck. A flu vaccine is your best defense against the flu. It's particularly important for those who are at high risk, including seniors, infants, pregnant women, and people with chronic conditions such as asthma or compromised immune systems. Ask your school nurse about the vaccine availability at your school.
- Wash up. Germs abound during flu season, and they're easily passed from one person to another. Wash your hands often with soap and warm water, cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough, and try not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Stay home. If you're feeling sick, take time off to get better and avoid spreading the virus to co-workers, friends, and family. Keep sick kids home from school, and avoid contact with people you know have the flu.
The Plano ISD is not able to provide shots to employees' family members, contracted personnel, volunteers, students, or anyone who is not a PISD employee.
To find a flu shot from a non-PISD source, you may call the American Lung Association
(ALA) at 1-800-LUNG-USA or search their flu clinic locator  .
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