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What additional steps can I take at work to help stop the
spread of germs that can cause respiratory illness, like flu?

• Find out about your employer’s plans if an outbreak of flu or
another illness occurs and whether flu vaccinations are offered
on-site.
• Routinely clean frequently touched objects and surfaces,
including doorknobs, keyboards, and phones, to help
remove germs.
• Make sure your workplace has an adequate supply of
tissues, soap, paper towels, alcohol-based hand rubs,
and disposable wipes.
• Train others on how to do your job so they can cover for you in case you or a family member gets
sick and you have to stay home.
• If you begin to feel sick while at work, go home as soon as possible.

What additional preventive actions can I take
to protect my child from germs that can cause
respiratory illness, like flu?

• Find out about plans your child’s school, child care
program, or college has if an outbreak of flu or
another illness occurs and whether flu vaccinations
are offered on-site.
• Make sure your child’s school, child care program,
or college routinely cleans frequently touched objects
and surfaces, and that they have a good supply of
tissues, soap, paper towels, alcohol-based hand rubs,
and disposable wipes on-site.
• Ask how sick students and staff are separated
from others and who will care for them until they
can go home.

Everyday preventive actions can help slow

the spread of germs that can cause many

different illnesses and may offer some
protection against the flu.

For more information, visit www.cdc.gov, or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.
05/21/2013