Swineflue Advice Infected

Stay home, follow your doctor’s orders, and watch for signs that you need immediate medical attention.

Remain at home for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer.

Avoid close contact with others, especially those who might easily get the flu, such as people of any age with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), pregnant women, young children, and infants.

Wear a facemask – if available and tolerable – when sharing common spaces with other household members to help prevent spreading the virus to others. This is especially important if other household members are at high risk for complications from influenza.

Get plenty of rest.

Drink clear fluids such as water, broth, sports drinks, or electrolyte beverages made for infants to prevent becoming dehydrated.

Cover coughs and sneezes.

Clean hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub often, especially after using tissues and after coughing or sneezing into your hands.