Fending Off the Flu

For one NEOMED faculty member, making sure his entire family, including himself, received the flu vaccination this year was a no-brainer. Richard Watkins, M.D., an associate professor of internal medicine, was recently interviewed by SELF magazine on the importance of protecting others and yourself from the flu. From the simple step of getting your flu shot to hand hygiene, Dr. Watkins and other medical experts explain the best ways to avoid the flu this year.

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