
When someone you love is sick
- Stay home, and keep distance from others.
- Wash your hands, cover your sneezes, and consider wearing a mask to prevent spread.
- Flu medication may be an option within 48 hours of symptom onset.
Flu hospitalizations in Washoe County

Flu hospitalizations
59 cases in Washoe County Christmas week 2024.
Source: Northern Nevada Public Health
Weekly numbers
| Week ending | Hospitalizations |
|---|---|
| 2024-12-28 | 59 |

Stay ahead of it
- Get a flu shot every fall.
- Wash hands. Wipe shared surfaces.
- Open a window or run an air filter.
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Lip balm
Saline nasal spray
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Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Dextromethorphan cough medicine
Guaifenesin expectorant