What is an outbreak?
An outbreak is when you are seeing multiple people at your facility with flu-like symptoms, like:
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Fever
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Cough
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Headache
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Body aches
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Fatigue
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Sore throat
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Chills
If an outbreak is suspected:
If you are seeing multiple people at your facility with flu-like symptoms, please fill out the Outbreak Report Form and call 802-863-7240.
Actions to Control the outbreak
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Encourage staff to get a flu shot.
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Be aware when individuals have flu-like symptoms.
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Staff and volunteers should stay home until their fever has been gone for at least 24 hours.
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Put up posters around the facility that show hygiene practices, such as covering coughs and sneezes and proper handwashing.
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Place alcohol-based hand sanitizer in areas where handwashing is not available.
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Perform routine surface cleaning of commonly-touched surfaces like door knobs.
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Place tissues and trash cans around the facility.
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When possible, locate ill individuals away from those that are well.
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Place cots head-to-toe and keep cots six feet apart.
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Encourage individuals to report to a staff member if they are feeling ill.
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