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What can I do to help prevent the spread of the flu?

Individuals should take the following actions to help prevent the spread of influenza.

• Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners also are effective.

• Practice respiratory etiquette by covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder, not into your hands.  Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth; germs are spread this way and may spread onto your work stations, keyboards, desks, door handles and knobs.

• Know the signs and symptoms of the flu . A fever is a temperature taken with a thermometer that is equal to or greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius. Look for possible signs of fever: feeling very warm, having a flushed appearance, sweating or shivering.   Other symptoms may include cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting.

• Stay home if you have flu or flu-like illness utilizing appropriate leave accruals in keeping with university policies and procedures.  You should remain away from the worksite for at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) or signs of a fever (have chills, feel very warm, have a flushed appearance, or are sweating). This should be determined without the use of fever-reducing medications (any medicine that contains ibuprofen or acetaminophen).  Don’t go to work (or class if you are taking courses). 

• Talk with your health care providers about whether you should be vaccinated for seasonal and H1N1 flu. Also if you are at higher risk for flu complications from 2009 H1N1 flu, you should consider getting the H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available. People at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 flu complications include pregnant women and people with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, heart disease or diabetes). For more information about priority groups for vaccination, visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/acip.htm .

• Practice good health habits by:   eating nutritious foods, getting plenty of rest and exercise, reducing your stress by prioritizing your tasks, using yoga, meditation or other relaxation techniques, or consulting with a counselor if you have many stress related symptoms.