Health Services Recommendations

How to avoid getting sick

Do this if you are healthy:

• Get updated vaccinations/boosters for COVID-19 and the Flu.
• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom and before eating.
• Always wash hands before touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Use hand sanitizers only when soap and water are not available. After using hand sanitizers, be sure to wash with soap and water as soon as available.
• Consistently get 7 to 9 hours of good sleep every night to keep your immune system working effectively. You are 4 times more likely to get sick if you are sleep deprived.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Remind others to cover their cough or sneeze.
• Encourage others to stay home if they are sick.
• Manage your stress and anxiety. Excessive stress weakens your immune system and makes you more vulnerable to infection.
• Avoid these things:
  • Handshakes, High Fives
  • Sharing utensils, straws, cups, etc.
  • Sharing smoking or vaping devices.

How to protect others when you are sick

• Cover your cough or sneeze by coughing/sneezing into your sleeve or a tissue. If you use a tissue, be sure to dispose of the tissue and wash your hands before touching other surfaces.
• Stay home when sick to avoid exposing others.
• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces using regular household cleaning products.
• Get more than 9 hours of good sleep every night when sick to help your immune system fight the illness.

If you have questions or comments, please contact the Health Services Office at (559) 325-5318 or email healthservices@scccd.edu