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).
[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.