Flu and Other Respiratory Illnesses

With respiratory season arrival, DPH reminds patients and
providers of alternatives to discontinued asthma medication

November 13,  2024 

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March 25, 2024 - Massachusetts Department of Public Health Updated Recommendations for the General Public to Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Viruses 

Stay home if you have symptoms of any respiratory illness, like the flu, COVID-19, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). 
Overview of things you can do to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses:

  • Get vaccinated for flu and COVID-19
  • Stay home when you are sick (follow the recommendations below)
  • Use hand and respiratory hygiene 
  • Wear a mask around others 
  • Get tested for flu and COVID-19 so you can get treated
  • Avoid crowded areas and maintain physical distance
  • Increase fresh air 

For more information, please use the link below for full update.
Link: 
Staying home to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses | Mass.gov