What should I do?
What should I do?
If you feel you have the flu:
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Stay at home for at least 24 hours after you are free of fever (100°F) without the use of fever-reducing medication; Do not attend work or school. |
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Get medical attention (especially if you have a pre-existing health condition). Students should make an appointment with the Campus Health Center (951) 827-3031. Faculty/Staff should contact your primary health care provider. |
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Avoid close contact with others |
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Clean hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub often. |
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Cover coughs and sneezes |
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Drink plenty of non-carbonated fluids to prevent dehydration |
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Get plenty of rest |
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Clean and and sanitize frequently touched or common-use surfaces such as countertops, phone receivers, cabinet doors, computer keyboards, and door handles |
Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (2009)