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Stay Protected Against the Flu
& Seasonal Illnesses

The flu & other seasonal illnesses are a common hazard in Canada. Anyone can be affected by an illness at any time throughout the year. Most commonly, people become ill throughout the colder, winter months.

In order to maximize your preparedness and safety, here are some quick guidelines to follow when the flu & other seasonal illnesses are in your environment.

Before

1. BEFORE

Key supplies for preparing for the flu & seasonal illnesses

  • Wash hands frequently with soapy warm water
  • Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer frequently
  • Avoid touching face such as eyes, mouth and nose2
  • Use a tissue if you cough or sneeze
  • Sanitize surfaces frequently with disinfectant
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Hand Soaps

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Hand Sanitizer

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Hand Sanitizer Wipes

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Disinfectant Cleaners

During

2. DURING

What you need to have on hand during flu season

  • Keep yourself protected at all times1
  • Wash Hands Frequently with soapy warm water or alcohol‑based hand sanitizer
  • When required, wear personal protection gear such as a mask or gloves
  • Monitor the Influenza surveillance resources and reports (FluWatch)3
  • Clean up and disinfect areas frequently, especially contaminated areas to avoid spreading bacteria4
  • Create administrative procedures to manage the outbreak
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Gloves

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Masks

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Hand Soaps

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Soap Dispensers

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Hand Sanitizer

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Sanitizer Dispensers

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Facial Tissue

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Disinfecting Wipes

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Disinfectant Cleaners

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Cleaning Cloths

After

3. AFTER

Post-flu season essentials

  • Restock all cleaning products and personal protective gear
  • Replace regularly air filters to reduce the spread of bacteria and prevent illnesses to spread
  • Review administrative procedures to manage future outbreaks
  • Ensure the facility is prepared for another outbreak
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Hazardous Waste Bags

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Wet Floor Pads

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Air Filters

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Disinfectant Cleaners

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Resources

1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Caring for Someone Sick." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6 Jan. 2020

2 Public Health Agency of Canada. "Government of Canada." Canada.ca, Government of Canada, 29 Oct. 2019

3 Public Health Agency of Canada. "Government of Canada." Canada.ca, Government of Canada, 26 Nov. 2019

4 Red Cross Canada. "Flu Prevention." Red Cross Canada, 22 Dec. 2019