Flu Season – Wash Hands, Stay Home When Sick

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RISD has seen a spike in illnesses on campuses the past two weeks. It is common to get sick with respiratory viruses like the flu, RSV, and COVID in the fall and winter.

Please click here to read more about steps you can take to protect yourself and others during this time. Vaccination is the best way to protect your child from a virus, according to Dallas County Health and Human Services.

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