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**Spanish Audio ... The Texas Department of State Health Services Urges You to Take Simple Steps Now to Avoid the Flu

(Prepared Audio from DSHS available in Spanish)

Stopping the spread of flu is up to everyone. All Texans older than six months should get the seasonal flu vaccine now. And in November, be ready to get a separate H1N1 vaccine. The vaccine for H1N1 will be available at first for high-risk priority groups.

To stop the spread of flu, people should wash their hands frequently, cover their coughs and sneezes, and stay home if sick for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone.