What can you do to avoid getting the flu?

Here I am talking with Ray Suarez on HITN listing the basic stuff -- we don't know how flu is transmitted, so if you want to reduce your chances 1) wash your hands frequently (and don't touch your face), 2) stay as far away from sick people as possible, and c) wear a respirator if you have to get near sick people. Also, keep the windows open or otherwise get as much dilution ventilation as possible (either outside air or HEPA filtered air unless you have very special UV lights).

Why EVERYONE who can should get the swine flu vaccine

Here are my thoughts, as expressed to Ray Suarez on Destination Casa Blanca, back in December. What you don't see here is that I was responding to comments by another panelist who argued that it is really just an individual decision -- I should take the shot only if it is good for ME. Good old American Me Me Me. No though of my children, my grandparents, much less my neighbor.