[Music] [FLU PREVENTION]
The success of the Department of Homeland Security depends on the
health and safety of its employees. With over 250,000
employees across the country, including more than 130,000 in
mission critical occupations, DHS has been vital to the
nation's ongoing effort to rebound from the COVID-19
pandemic. With the annual flu season soon upon us, all DHS
employees must continue to remain vigilant and committed to
safeguarding not only their own health, but that of their
colleagues, families, and communities. One of the best
ways to do this is to get a flu vaccine. All DHS employees are
highly encouraged to get a flu vaccine in September-but no
later than the end of October - to ensure they receive a vaccine
when supplies are ample. This is especially important for those
on the frontlines, who come into contact with hundreds - and
sometimes thousands - of people on a daily basis. DHS employees
should also continue to take extra precautions to stop the
spread of germs. This includes wearing a cloth face covering in
public settings, washing your hands often, covering your nose
and mouth with a tissue when you sneeze, and disinfecting high
touch surfaces and objects. These and other precautions
protect you and everyone you come in contact with. But
getting vaccinated is the first and single-most important step
toward flu prevention. Now more than ever, our country needs a
resilient DHS with all employees doing their part. We need to
protect ourselves and our families from the flu to
safeguard the communities we live in.
This effort starts with you. Get vaccinated!
[GET YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY VACCINATED]
[DHS SEAL AND SIGNATURE]