So You Have the Flu. What Now?

If you think you have the flu, you may be out of work or school for a week or longer. Take the following precautions to get well and avoid infecting others:

• Know signs and symptoms of the flu.
• Stay at home and avoid travel as much as possible until at least 24 hours after your fever is gone without using medication.
• If you leave your house, wear a face mask and cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue.
• Avoid contact with other people. Wear a face mask while others are in the same room as you.
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or an alcohol-based cleanser.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Drink plenty of clear fluids to prevent dehydration.
• Seek medical care immediately if you are having difficulty breathing or are getting worse.
  

Information from www.cdc.gov.