ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Yellow flag (contagion)

When a grown-up gets sick, they might have germs that can make other people sick too. It's like having a yellow flag, telling people to be careful around them. That's called a contagion.

When lots of people get sick with the same thing, it's like a big yellow flag waving over that whole area. That's called a yellow flag contagion. It means that lots of people are getting sick from the same thing, and people need to be extra careful and wash their hands a lot to avoid getting sick too. It's really important to listen to doctors and follow their advice when there's a yellow flag contagion.