Information for Health Care Consumers
We all need to do our part to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Prevent the spread of coronavirus by staying up to date and following guidance from your state, local, or territorial public health departments. Vaccination provides the best protection against severe illness, hospitalization, or death from COVID-19. Layering public health prevention measures improves your protection and lowers your risk. Get vaccinated, get a booster, wear your mask, wash your hands, maintain a physical distance of 6 feet or greater, and stay home when sick.
Simple public health measures can help stop the spread of COVID 19. We’re in this together, but we all need to do our part for our personal protection and the protection of those around us. Simple actions will make a tremendous difference in the number of cases and deaths resulting from COVID-19. Below are a few tips to follow and share with your family and friends to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
- Get vaccinated, and get a booster if medically eligible.
- Continue to wear your mask. Experts recommend you upgrade your mask to a high filtration respirator if you want optimal protection.
- Maintain a physical distance of 6 feet or greater.
- Stay home when sick.
- Quarantine if you have been exposed, suspect exposure, or are awaiting COVID-19 test results.
- Avoid contact with people who are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze; wash your hands.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces frequently.
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Wash your hands before eating, after using the restroom, and upon returning home.
- Avoid shaking hands and opt for an elbow cross or fist bump as a greeting instead.
- Practice physical distancing, keeping at least 6 feet between yourself and other individuals.
- Maintain your physical health, mental health, and overall wellness. Follow a healthy diet, get adequate rest, and minimize stress to strengthen your immune system.
- If you have a chronic illness, make sure you are working with your clinician to follow medication regimes for the maintenance and control of your condition and discuss your risks for COVID-19.
- Get your flu shot.
To learn more, and to download information to share within your community, visit:
What to do if you are sick
How to manage your symptoms at home
Use of face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19
Stop the spread of germs poster
Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019 poster
Guidance for Consumers Who Want to Help
How to help those on the frontlines: www.thanknurses.org.
Information on volunteer and donation opportunities are also available through the 100 Million Mask Challenge
