Here are some tips from UCSF Health on how to stay safe during flu season.
Get a flu shot unless it is medically contraindicated.
If you have a fever or flu symptoms, don't go to school or work.
Stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone, without the use of fever reducing medications such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen, unless you need to go out for medical care.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, not your hands, when coughing or sneezing or practice cough etiquette and cough into your elbow and then wash your hands.
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol based hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work and school.
Practice healthy habits: Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.
More information cane be found from the Centers for Disease Control here.
