Flu Info The best way to avoid the flu — and avoid spreading it to vulnerable children and others — is to get the flu vaccine. Frequently Asked Flu Questions Is this a cold or flu? What is the best way to prevent the cold or flu? Should everyone get a flu vaccine? When do you need to see a doctor? When is it safe to return to work? Flu FAQs: Get answers It's flu and cold season, so protect yourself and others Talk to your primary care provider about flu shots, and consult the websites below for further information. Looking for a provider? Legacy has 19 neighborhood clinics across the Portland-Vancouver metro area. Fact Sheet for Parents About Seasonal Flu Government sites Flu.gov: What to do about the flu - US Department of Health & Human Services Seasonal Influenza - US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Flu Information - Oregon Department of Human Services Flu News - Washington State Department of Health What about whooping cough? Whooping cough (pertussis), a contagious bacterial disease, is now at its highest level in the US since 1959. Learn more about pertussis The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends vaccination to prevent pertussis Read a KATU story about an infant with pertussis who was treated with ECMO, a revolutionary way to oxygenate blood outside of the body, at The Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel