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Infection Control Instructions for Patients and Household Members

  • Patient/household members should immediately quarantine at home (or continue quarantine if admitted) until contacted by the health dept. with further instruction (quarantine of 21 - 28 days is generally recommended)
  • Everyone should mask for departure from the clinical setting and if encountering others on the way home (e.g., public transportation)
  • Recommend household members contact their PCP or local health dept. to determine the need for postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) (contact the clinic BEFORE being seen)
  • Provide a printable PDF for the patient and household members:
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Infection Control Instructions for Patients and Household Members