[header] How to reduce the risk of hospital spread infections [title] Get vaccinated. [step] Some infections and diseases can be prevented with proper vaccinations. If you get the vaccinations you need each year, you can avoid catching certain infections, such as the flu. 
The flu can lead to serious complications, especially if you are trying to recover from a surgery or other serious health condition. [substeps] Many adults do not have the vaccinations against hepatitis b and pneumococcal disease (which can cause pneumonia).