Communicable Disease Prevention
Help Prevent the Spread
A communicable disease is an illness that can be transmitted from one person to another, such as coronavirus, hepatitis A, norovirus, influenza, measles, meningococcal meningitis, mumps, rubella or tuberculosis.
Following a few simple practices can help protect the health of others:
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Don’t touch your face.
- Wash or sanitize your hands frequently.
- Routinely clean and disinfect surfaces.
- Respect personal space.
- Be considerate of people.
What to Do If You're Sick
If you have been diagnosed with a communicable disease or think you might have contracted one, please:
- Seek medical attention from your primary caregiver.
- Stay home or in your residence room and avoid close contact with others.
- Do not return to class until you've been cleared to do so by a healthcare professional or for 24 hours after symptoms abate.
- Notify your instructors, supervisor and people you're in close contact with.
- Don't travel when sick, unless you've been cleared to do so by a healthcare professional.
- Use antibiotics and antivirals appropriately and exactly as prescribed for the full duration of the prescription. Do not self-medicate or share medications with others.
- Stay up to date on public health guidelines.
For more information, read Selkirk College's Communicable Disease Plan.