Flu Prevention and Treatment Guidance for Specific Settings

Long-Term Care Facilities

Please visit our Long-Term Care Facilities webpage for information and additional resources.

Congregate Living Situations & Shelters

• Managing the Flu: A Reference Guide for Homeless Shelters and Residential Treatment Facilities
• CDPH Influenza Antiviral Guidance for Shelter Residents
• CDPH Infection Control Recommendations for Shelter Residents with ILI
• Influenza Reporting Resources

Businesses & Organizations

•  See CDC Flu Guidance for Businesses

Schools

What can schools and parents do to prevent the spread of disease?

Schools and parents can help children learn about healthy habits that prevent the spread of the flu. These include:

• Clean your hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer
• Stay home when sick
• Cover your cough and sneeze with your elbow or a tissue
• Don’t share personal items like drinks, food, unwashed utensils, or lipsticks
• Clean with soap and water
• Learn more about Healthy Habits.

Resources for schools

CDC Guidance for School Administrators to Help Reduce the Spread of Seasonal Flu

• Guidance with background information and explanation