Prevent the spread of respiratory viruses:
- Get Vaccinated - FLU and COVID Vaccine Information
- Stay home when you are sick and follow the recommendations below
- Wash you hands
- Wear a mask around others
- Get tested for flu and COVID-19 so you can get treated
- Avoid crowded areas and maintain physical distance
- Increase fresh air
If you have new symptoms of a respiratory virus, such as a fever, sore throat,
cough or a runny or stuffy nose, you should stay home and stay away from
others in your household.
- Get tested for COVID-19 and flu. Talk to your healthcare provider about getting treatment if you test positive.
- Stay away from others in your household. Wear a mask around them.
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water.
- Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.
- Clean high-touch surfaces (such as countertops, handrails, and doorknobs) often
You may return to normal activities such as work or school with precautions if:
1. You have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing
medicines; AND
2. Your other symptoms are improving
For at least the first 5 days after you resume normal activities, take these extra precautions:
- Wear a mask anytime you are indoors around other people
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water.
- Avoid spending time with people who are at increased risk for severe disease
If your symptoms get worse again:
If your fever comes back or any other symptoms start to get worse, you should go back home until you are better again. Wait to resume normal activities until you have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicines AND your symptoms are improving again. When you resume normal activities, take the recommended additional precautions during the next 5 days.
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