What can you do?
Following the advice of health professionals, please note the steps below that we can all take to help prevent the spread of a safe learning environment. The best steps you can take are the same ones that help prevent most general respiratory illnesses, like the flu.
- Getting plenty of sleep
- Exercising
- Drinking plenty of fluids
- Eating nutritious food
- Managing stress levels
- Wash hands often and with soap
- Avoid touching eyes, ears and mouth
- Staying home when you are sick
- Avoiding close contact with those who are sick
- Cleaning & disinfecting surfaces
- Covering mouth and nose with tissue when coughing or sneezing.
Even with all the best effort, sickness can still happen. Here are the guidelines on when to stay home:
- Fever (greater than 100 degrees).
- Experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, or chills
- General fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches
- Frequent cough
- Nasal congestion with frequent blowing of nose