There are everyday precautions you can take to help keep you healthy.
Protect yourself this flu season
- It is likely that both COVID-19 and flu viruses will spread this fall and winter. Getting a flu vaccine will help keep you healthy.
- While the flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, it has been shown to reduce the risk of getting the flu.
Wash your hands frequently
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing or spending time in a public place.
- If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.
- To the extent possible, avoid touching high-touch surfaces in public places—elevator buttons, door handles, handrails, handshaking with people, etc. Use a tissue or your sleeve to cover your hand, or use your finger if you must touch something.
- Wash your hands after touching surfaces in public places.
- Avoid touching your face, nose, eyes, etc.
Clean and disinfect
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces (for example: cell phones, keyboards, doorknobs, light switches, etc.)
PLEASE NOTE: People should not consume or misuse disinfectants. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), household cleaners and disinfectants can cause health problems when not used properly. When using disinfectants to clean and disinfect your home, follow the instructions on the product label to ensure safe and effective use.
