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If you have symptoms of a respiratory illness, you should:

• Stay home from school or work and limit unnecessary contact with others.
• Call HEALTHLink Alberta at 1-866-408-5465 for more information regarding respiratory illness.
• If your symptoms worsen (eg. Shortness of breath, dehydration, worsening fever, cough or weakness), contact your health-care provider or visit your nearest health-care centre.

Whether you have flu symptoms or not, you should:

• Cover your cough by coughing into your elbow or sleeve or use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. Discard the tissue.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Hand sanitizers are also effective.
• Reduce the spread of germs by limiting touching your eyes, nose or mouth and by washing your hands frequently.
• Maintain your health by taking care of yourself and those in your care including eating a healthy balanced diet, avoiding cigarette smoke and other harmful substances, being active and getting enough sleep.