People urged to protect against winter illnesses
BBCPeople have been urged to remember "good respiratory etiquette" to slow the transmission of the winter illnesses and reduce pressures on the health service.
The Isle of Man's public health directorate said it was important to remember tips including coughing and sneezing into a tissue or the crook of your arm.
Deputy director Ross Keat said the island was not facing the current "tidal wave" of flu and other winter viruses being experienced in England, but still needed to be vigilant.
Steps to protect residents and their families include ensuring vaccinations are up-to-date and maintaining good hand hygiene to reduce the risk of infection.
Dr Keat said the island should not be complacent as "one person on a plane to the Isle of Man could cause an outbreak".
Data released by NHS England showed there were an average of nearly 1,900 beds occupied by flu patients last week, which was more than three times higher than this time last year.
The body also confirmed Covid, RSV and the vomiting bug Norovirus were also causing problems in English health institutions.
Dr Keat said there were "really safe, really effective" vaccinations available for RSV, influenza and Covid, so the "number one way you can protect yourself and the health service on the island is to get yourself vaccinated".
Vulnerable adults, frontline workers and those over the age of 65 on the Isle of Man are currently eligible for Covid autumn boosters and seasonal flu vaccinations.
Urging people to behave responsibly, the deputy director said: "If you're feeling unwell, try avoid going into the workplace.
"You might have to miss the Christmas party, I know that's a shame, but there's always next year."
He said handwashing was also "really important" as the "message we remember from the pandemic still stands".
"If you're preparing food or if you've been to the bathroom, wash your hands for 20 seconds," he said.
The moves were about "being conscious of the symptoms and not putting other people at risk", he added.
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