Cold & Flu Season Reminder

Get Vaccinated

Keep your seasonal flu and updated vaccines current to protect vulnerable patients.

Practice Hand Hygiene

Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use hand sanitizer, upon arrival, after glove removal, and after handling trash or tissues.

Stay Home When Sick

If you have a fever and respiratory symptoms, stay home until your fever has been gone for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.

Use PPE Correctly

Wear masks or other protective gear if a patient shows viral symptoms.

Sanitize Equipment

Thoroughly clean medical bags, shared tools, and high-touch areas between visits.

Monitor Symptoms Early

Watch for sudden fever, body aches, cough, sore throat, or confusion, especially in older adults.

Know When to Call for Help

Seek immediate medical care for emergency signs like trouble breathing, chest pain, bluish lips, or severe confusion.

Stock Essentials

Keep tissues, hand sanitizer, thermometers, trash bags for disposal, and electrolyte-rich drinks on hand.

Contain Germs

Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow, and wash hands frequently.

Limit Visitors

Ask family members or visitors with cold and flu symptoms to stay away until they recover.