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We& #39;re seeing the highest rates of cases & hospitalizations of the pandemic. We know strong policies very effective w/ this virus, but nothing coming.
So how to prepare for what& #39;s ahead? A few suggestions from your friendly neighborhood epi.
We& #39;re seeing the highest rates of cases & hospitalizations of the pandemic. We know strong policies very effective w/ this virus, but nothing coming.
So how to prepare for what& #39;s ahead? A few suggestions from your friendly neighborhood epi.
1) Reevaluate your exposures.
Minimize time indoors w/ people outside your household. Use curbside or delivery for shopping & take-out. Kroger & Walmart have free curbside over $35 & service has improved since spring. Social visits should be virtual or outdoors & distanced.
Minimize time indoors w/ people outside your household. Use curbside or delivery for shopping & take-out. Kroger & Walmart have free curbside over $35 & service has improved since spring. Social visits should be virtual or outdoors & distanced.
2) Have to be around others? Shore up precautions.
Wear well-fitting masks that are high quality (surgical mask or KN95 grade) or multilayer. If you can feel air flow around the edges, try a diff mask. Worried whether sufficient? Double mask. And stay distanced even w/ mask!
Wear well-fitting masks that are high quality (surgical mask or KN95 grade) or multilayer. If you can feel air flow around the edges, try a diff mask. Worried whether sufficient? Double mask. And stay distanced even w/ mask!
Tips to make masks fit better:
Great tip for surgical masks: https://www.today.com/health/how-make-mask-fit-better-how-wear-surgical-mask-t189236
General">https://www.today.com/health/ho... hacks: https://www.nebraskamed.com/COVID/13-mask-hacks-to-make-your-mask-fit-better
Band">https://www.nebraskamed.com/COVID/13-... aid or surgical tape to prevent fogged glasses & improve fit: https://vitals.lifehacker.com/stop-glasses-from-fogging-up-with-a-band-aid-on-your-ma-1845718985">https://vitals.lifehacker.com/stop-glas...
Great tip for surgical masks: https://www.today.com/health/how-make-mask-fit-better-how-wear-surgical-mask-t189236
General">https://www.today.com/health/ho... hacks: https://www.nebraskamed.com/COVID/13-mask-hacks-to-make-your-mask-fit-better
Band">https://www.nebraskamed.com/COVID/13-... aid or surgical tape to prevent fogged glasses & improve fit: https://vitals.lifehacker.com/stop-glasses-from-fogging-up-with-a-band-aid-on-your-ma-1845718985">https://vitals.lifehacker.com/stop-glas...
3) Find out where your local testing sites are.
It can be very stressful to scramble to find a testing site if you develop symptoms. Ask around to find out what is available in your community. (PCR tests take longer but are accurate; rapid antigen may need a confirmatory PCR)
It can be very stressful to scramble to find a testing site if you develop symptoms. Ask around to find out what is available in your community. (PCR tests take longer but are accurate; rapid antigen may need a confirmatory PCR)
4) Get ready for COVID home care.
If someone in your household gets sick, you& #39;ll want to be ready with basic supplies. Essentials: https://www.memorialhermann.org/everydaywell/health-wellness/care-kit/
Also">https://www.memorialhermann.org/everydayw... helpful but can be pricey: pulse ox to monitor pt; humidifier, HEPA purifier to reduce risk of transmission to others.
If someone in your household gets sick, you& #39;ll want to be ready with basic supplies. Essentials: https://www.memorialhermann.org/everydaywell/health-wellness/care-kit/
Also">https://www.memorialhermann.org/everydayw... helpful but can be pricey: pulse ox to monitor pt; humidifier, HEPA purifier to reduce risk of transmission to others.
5) Make your COVID home care plan.
In a multiperson home, can be hard to have a good isolation area. Consider best place for someone to stay if sick. Best not to share a bathroom if possible; best not to share recirculated air.
Advice from CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/care-for-someone.html">https://www.cdc.gov/coronavir...
In a multiperson home, can be hard to have a good isolation area. Consider best place for someone to stay if sick. Best not to share a bathroom if possible; best not to share recirculated air.
Advice from CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/care-for-someone.html">https://www.cdc.gov/coronavir...
6) Read up on COVID home care.
If you become sick, loop your PCP in early! But it& #39;s good to understand the basics of home care and be ready.
Good advice, in addition to the CDC link above -
Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/treating-covid-19-at-home/art-20483273
Univ">https://www.mayoclinic.org/treating-... of MI: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/14-things-to-do-if-someone-you-live-has-covid-19">https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-...
If you become sick, loop your PCP in early! But it& #39;s good to understand the basics of home care and be ready.
Good advice, in addition to the CDC link above -
Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/treating-covid-19-at-home/art-20483273
Univ">https://www.mayoclinic.org/treating-... of MI: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/14-things-to-do-if-someone-you-live-has-covid-19">https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-...
It& #39;s going to be a long several months! Stay safe, guys.
