I'm Just Sick. Hello Flu

Well in this case brown is not good.  The picture is from the CDC update of flu across the USA.  It indicates that it is widespread across over 80% of the country.  Get the Flu Shot!  It is one of the principle ways to fight against this annual onslaught.  I don't care what you heard about getting sick from it or somebody's second cousin's ex-wife's, child's friend that died.  Without the shot you just get to spread the disease.  Nice way to help.

What else can I do you ask?  Well how about returning to PPE and hand washing?  Great suggestions!  That may include a mask over those with a cough.  Why take a chance bringing the flu back to your family?

In addition you can clean and sanitize your equipment and ambulance.  Yeah, it's a pain in the butt, but it slows or stops the spread of the flu and many other germs.  If you can't remember the last time you wiped down the cot, seats, and walls now's a good time.  Flu can live from 2-8 hours on surfaces so cleaning and disinfecting is a big deal- even when you are busy.  Maybe especially when you are busy!

If you get the flu?  Stay home.  Drugs can slow it or mitigate the symptoms but you have to let it run its course.  That's probably about a week.  During that time every time you cough you share a little with others. Wait until you can't spread it any more.  Or better yet Get the Flu Shot!