Seek immediate medical care if plague is suspected
Start antibiotics as soon as possible
Isolate the infected person from others
Use respiratory precautions for pneumonic plague
Wear gloves, gown, mask, and eye protection when exposed
Notify public health authorities promptly
Identify and monitor close contacts
Give preventive antibiotics to exposed contacts as directed
Control fleas, rodents, and animal reservoirs
Avoid handling sick or dead animals
Use insect repellent and protective clothing in endemic areas
Keep pets on flea control
Clean and disinfect contaminated areas
Follow local outbreak control guidance