Communicable Disease

Communicable diseases can spread from person to person.

Disease can spread via many routes of transmission, such as airborne, skin-to-skin, and bodily fluid contact. 

An endemic is the rapid spread of disease beyond that which would be expected for a given area. A pandemic is a large-scale disease outbreak.

• Influenza
• COVID-19
• Ebola
• Chickenpox
• Hepatitis

Prepare before an incident

• Ensure you are enrolled in Flash ALERTS and your contact info is current
• Wash your hands often
• Learn how diseases spread
• Practice good health habits
  • Get plenty of sleep.
  • Be physically active.
  • Manage your stress.
  • Drink plenty of fluids.
  • Eat nutritious food.
• Stay up-to-date with appropriate vaccines and boosters
• Be aware the University may distribute info via web resource and email

Respond during the incident

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• If you become sick, do not hesitate to contact a medical professional
• When you are sick, stay home and limit contact with others
• Ues appropriate disinfectant cleaners, especially in shared spaces
• Follow other guidance from CDC, Health Department, and KSU

Recover after the incident

• Expect updates from KSU and Public Health officials
• Continue taking protective actions to help prevent the disease from spiking again