Flu is spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people. To stay healthy this flu season take these simple everyday actions.
Take everyday actions to stay healthy
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Cough into your sleeve or cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth to keep germs off your hands.
Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
If you or a family member gets sick:
1. Know the signs of flu. Most healthy people can treat flu by getting plenty of rest, drinking ample clear liquids, and managing fever with medicines like Tylenol or Motrin.
2. If you are at high risk of flu complications, seek care at the first signs of flu symptoms. Medicines work best when given within 48 hours of symptoms.
3. Know warning signs for urgent medical care. Flu symptoms usually resolve in 5 days. If symptoms last longer, contact your doctor. If you or your child has any of the following potentially life-threatening symptoms, seek medical care immediately: difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, severe or persistent vomiting, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, sudden dizziness, confusion, or flu symptoms that improve and return with fever or cough.
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