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By Jim Mulder Flu may be more prevalent this year, but there’s still time to mount our defenses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides this advice: *Get vaccinated. The vaccine to protect against seasonal flu is available now. The H1N1, or swine flu, vaccine is expected to be available by late October. *Wash your hands. Do this frequently,...

Stephen D. Cannerelli / The Post-StandardChris Nicita, a cashier at Price Chopper in the Western Lights Plaza, signs in people for get their flu shot. Pharmacists are now allowed in New York State to give flu shots. There was a steady flow of people from 10am until noon to get the flu shot. Price Chopper will be offering the flu shots again on Monday October 5th from 10 am until noon. The cost is $30.

By Jim Mulder

Flu may be more prevalent this year, but there’s still time to mount our defenses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides this advice:

*Get vaccinated. The vaccine to protect against seasonal flu is available now. The H1N1, or swine flu, vaccine is expected to be available by late October.

*Wash your hands. Do this frequently, especially after you cough or sneeze. Wash with soap and water or clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner. When you wash your hands, do it for 15 to 20 seconds.

When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. If using gel, rub your hands until the gel is dry. The gel doesn’t need water to work.