Reduce the spread of flu

• Get a flu shot: The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • Faculty and staff: If you're enrolled in a UC-sponsored health plan, ask your provider about getting a flu shot.
  • Students: See Immunizations at Student Health Service.

  You can also find a nearby flu shot clinic by ZIP code, courtesy of the American Lung Association.

• Don't spread germs:
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and warm water.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
  • Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough.
  • Post Cover Your Cough (PDF) in your workplace.
  • Read Stopping the Spread of Germs at Home, Work & School, CDC.

• Practice good health habits:
  • Get plenty of sleep.
  • Be physically active.
  • Manage your stress.
  • Drink plenty of fluids.
  • Eat nutritious food.

Learn to recognize common flu symptoms

• High fever (102° – 104°F)
• Headache
• General aches and pains
• Extreme tiredness
• Chest discomfort or cough
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea (more common among children than adults)
• Read these CDC documents:
  • Is It a Cold or the Flu? / ¿Será un resfrío o será la gripe? (PDF) for a comparison of symptoms.
  • Flu: Pandemic/Bird (PDF), to learn about seasonal, bird, and pandemic flu.

What to do if you get sick

• Stay home if you can't control your secretions.
• Rest, drink plenty of fluids, and check with a health care provider, as needed.

Additional resources

Posters

• Cover Your Cough (PDF)
• Stop! Do You Feel Sick? (PDF)
• Take 3 Steps To Fight The Flu (PDF) 11" x 17"

Handouts

• Check List for Flu (PDF)
• Stopping Germs at Home, Work & School (PDF)
• Take 3 Steps to Fight The Flu (PDF)

Questions? Read these CDC documents: Seasonal Influenza (the Flu): Questions & Answers and Key Facts About Seasonal Influenza (Flu).

• Faculty and staff: Contact your doctor or medical professional.
• Students: Contact Student Health Service, (858) 534-3300.