What should I do if I am sick with a respiratory virus?

Most people have mild illness and do not need medical care. If you have symptoms, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care. If you must leave home, such as to get medical care, wear a face mask and cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue. Wash your hands often to keep from spreading the virus to others. You should especially avoid interacting with people at high risk of getting very sick. For more information, contact your healthcare provider.