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Fight the Flu!!!! 5 Things you cad do the Fight Flu!!!!!!

 1.  The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that every person 6 months and older receive an annual flu vaccine.  Visit www.flu.gov to check with your local government regarding vaccinations.

2.  Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.  Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

3.  Wash your hands often with soap and warm water, especially after you cough or sneeze.  You can also use an alcohol-based hand cleaner.

4.  If you or your family members have flu-like symptoms, stay home from work or school. Symptoms of the flu may include fever, coughing, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headaches, body aches, chills and fatigue.  Not everyone with the flu will have a fever.

5.  Diabetes, asthma, heart disease are among the most common long-term conditions that place people at high risk for serious flu complications.  If you or a family member has a long term health condition, be sure to get the flu vaccine.

Information Courtesy of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Metrobus and Rail for Seniors   
Metro is making it easier for senior citizens age 65 and older to get their discount when riding Metro bus and Metrorail with a new senior Smart Trip card. 

The senior Smart Trip card is bright yellow, which makes it easy to identify as a reduced fare card.  Reduced fare is automatically deducted from the card. To get the senior card, senior citizens must show proof of age such as a valid driver’s license, government-issued photo ID or passport with date of birth. 

The cards are available for purchase at all DC Office on Aging lead agencies, Senior Wellness Centers,  Metro sales outlets, regional commuter stores and public libraries in Prince George’s and Montgomery  counties. Once customers purchase a senior Smart Trip card for $5, they can add value to the card at  any Metrorail station and on any Metro bus. 

For more information about using Smart Trip, please visit www.wmata.com/riding/smartrip.cfm or call  the SmarTrip® Office at 1-888-762-7874 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

 Community Links:
 D.C. Office on Aging: www.dcoa.dc.gov
 Report Adult Abuse: www.dhs.dc.gov
 Food and Nutrition Information Center: www.nutrition.gov
 DC Disability and Resource Center: www.adrcdc.org
  Medicare Information: www.Medicare.gov
 Medicaid Information: www.dhs.dc.gov
 Social Security Administration: www.ssa.gov
 Alzheimer’s Association (National Capital Area): www.alz-nca.org

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