Is it safe to install adobe flash player?

Hello.
new to macbook pro and trying to catch up with the differences with windows.
this is second post and first question.ive searched the forum and found a thread about lions and adobe flash(maybe there is a thread and i didnt found it)
so im asking this question.
i Usually visits sites with flash content.and i know what to do with windows.
but on mac its a different story.
is it safe to install adobe flash player or it can be dangerous? (malware,malicious software etc)
what are the precautions -except of keeping up to date- that i should take?
thanks in advance

You can check your Flash version at
http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player.html
and download the player at
http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
Never, ever, download it from other sites that may tell you you need it.

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