Prevent the Spread of Illness in the Community

• Stay at home if you are sick. Ill persons should not leave the home until they have recovered because they can spread the infection to others. Ill persons should  stay at  home  until at least 24 hours after they are fever free (100° F or higher ) without the use of fever-reducing medicines.  Health care providers and those that work with high risk groups may be asked to stay home longer.
• If the ill person must leave home (such as for medical care), he or she may wear a surgical or procedure mask, if available, and should be sure to take the following steps:

    1. Cover the mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, using tissues or your upper sleeve instead of the hands.
    2. Use tissues to contain mucous and watery discharge from the mouth and nose.
    3. Dispose of tissues in the nearest waste bin immediately after use or carry a small plastic bag (like a zip-lock bag) for used tissues.
    4. Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water (for 20 seconds) or use an alcohol- based hand cleanser after covering your mouth for a cough or sneeze, after wiping or blowing your nose, and after handling contaminated objects and materials,including tissues.

Remember:

To avoid spreading influenza germs in your home and throughout the community:

• Wash your hands frequently
• Cover your Cough 
• Stay home from ( work , school and other activities) when you are sick