Germ Prevention

Getting sick isn't on any one's To Do list. Follow these easy tips to help keep yourselves and others healthy:

• Wash your hands often with soap and warm water, particularly after you use the restroom and before you eat.
• When washing your hands, use soap and warm water. Rub your hands together vigorously for at least 20 seconds, or about as long as it takes to say your ABC's.
• Keep hand sanitizer on you at all times to use when you cannot use soap and water to wash your hands. 
• Avoid touching your nose and mouth as much as possible.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes, ideally with a tissue or the inside of your arm. Then, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer.
• Avoid sharing personal items such as cups, drinks, make up, cell phones, food, etc.
• Stay home from class or work if you feel sick.
• Clean frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs, tables, counters, and cell phones regularly.
• Many illnesses are vaccine preventable. Make sure you are up to date!
• Students: visit Student Health Services if you feel ill. Appointments can be made online or by calling
  (309) 438-APPT (2778). Not sure if you need to see a doctor? Call the Nurse Consult Line at
  (309) 438-RNRN (7676).
• Faculty and staff should speak with their healthcare provider to determine if they should seek care.