Slow the Spread

Stay up to date on vaccines

• Find COVID-19 and flu vaccine appointments on vaccines.gov.
• Ask your healthcare provider about getting protected from RSV, especially if you are:
  • Over 60 years old (for vaccine)
  • 32–36 weeks pregnant during September–January (for vaccine to protect newborn baby)
  • An infant born during or entering first respiratory illness season (for antibodies medicine)

Clean frequently touched surfaces regularly

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces regularly (at least daily when someone in household is sick).

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds.
  • If handwashing is not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

• Cover coughs and sneezes.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

• Bring outdoor air indoors. Filter air to lower the amount of virus in your home and work.

Stay away from others if sick

• Stay home and away from others for at least 24 hours until both are true:
  • Your symptoms are improving (if you had symptoms) and
  • You are fever-free (without using fever-reducing medicine).
• Use separate bathroom and bedroom from others, if possible.

• Wear a mask with the best fit, protection, and comfort, when required or recommended.
• You may choose to mask at any time.
• People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to a respiratory illness should wear a high-quality mask or respirator when indoors in public.

• Keep as much distance as possible from people who do not live with you.
• Avoid large crowds if you cannot keep safe distances.

Get tested

• A test can tell you what illness you have and inform your treatment and prevention actions.
  • A healthcare provider can tell you if you need a test. You can buy some tests over the counter.
• For COVID–19 or flu, your provider may prescribe medicines to make your symptoms less severe or shorten the time you are sick.
• Consider testing before you are around anyone at high risk, and especially if you or a household member are at high risk for serious illness from a respiratory infection.