Take Action!
Take steps to stop the spread of germs and to prepare for an emergency, like a flu pandemic.
Stop the spread of germs.
To help stop the spread of germs that can cause the flu and other illnesses:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. You can also use an alcohol-based hand cleaner if soap and water aren’t available.
- Don’t touch your eyes, nose, and mouth. This helps keep germs out of your body.
- Avoid close contact with sick people.
- Stay home from work or school if you get sick. Stay home (except to go to the doctor) for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
- If you are sick, limit contact with other people so you don’t make them sick.
- Follow the advice of local officials about school and other closings.
