Healthy Habits
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| An uncovered sneeze spreads germs (CDC) |
Health and wellness start with you. Protect yourself and be courteous to others if you are sneezing or coughing.
If you are sick with the flu, please stay home. Students, consult your class syllabus and student e-mail for procedures regarding tests, quizzes, homework assignments, and your class work. If you haven't activated your student e-mail, here's how.
Get plenty of rest. Drink plenty of fluids. Stay well. Here are some other tips that will help:
Out and About and at FRCC
Cough and sneeze into the crook of your elbow or your upper shoulder.
Stay home if you are feeling ill to prevent spread of the flu.
Wash your hands after bathroom use. Use an alcohol-based rub periodically throughout the day.
Open bathroom doors with a paper towel and throw the towel in a waste bin after use.
Get a flu shot in October or November for best effect.
Avoid putting your hands to your mouth, nose, or eyes.
If you are interacting with the public, have pens that are easily wiped down with a cleaning cloth.
Disinfect countertops, computer key boards, and computer mice with appropriate materials.
Disinfect phone receivers and buttons.
Disinfect doorknobs and light switches.
Home
If you have children, disinfect their toys after use.
Teach children how to cover their mouth when they cough.
You should have a minimum of two-weeks supply of these items at home set aside in a dry location for any emergency, not just pandemic flu. Make sure to adhere to expiration dates, check for open containers, and keep a list of what you have in the bin.
Enough bottled water and food for at least two weeks per person
Other water that could be used for sponge bathing or flushing
Personal towelettes for bathing and personal cleanup
Extra flashlights and batteries
Depending on the weather, extra blankets, bedding, and pillows
Hand warmers
Candles and waterproof matches
Games or small forms of entertainment that do not require electricity
First aid supplies such as band aids, face masks, antibiotic ointment, non-perscription drugs and health supplies, including pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines, fluids with electrolytes, and vitamins
Sufficient supply of your prescription drugs
Cleaning supplies such as Lysol, soap, and alcohol based hand rubs
Toilet paper, facial tissue, and feminine hygiene products
Non-perishable food items such as dried fruit, protein bars, dried cereal, trail mixes, and ready-to-eat meats, fruits, vegetables, and soups that do not require cooking if you have no power/electricity/gas
Dry baby formula and other items that may be required by an infant or toddler
Extra pet food and extra water for pets
DO NOT use a propane heater or cook stove in an indoor closed environment