{"id":1090,"date":"2023-08-23T23:51:05","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T23:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfcare.info\/?page_id=1090"},"modified":"2024-02-21T00:07:34","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T00:07:34","slug":"covid-19-prevention","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/selfcare.info\/covid-19-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;34px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>COVID-19 Prevention<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;34px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>COVID-19 Vaccine \u2013 Get Your COVID-19 Shot and a Booster Shot:<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;34px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay current with your COVID-19 shot(s). Vaccines have saved more lives than any other public health action. They are the most powerful weapon we have against deadly infectious diseases. Follow the science.<\/li>\n<li>Safe and effective vaccines and boosters are now available for people age 6 months and older.<\/li>\n<li>Get your COVID-19 vaccine(s). It could save your life and protect your family.<\/li>\n<li>Vaccine Sites: find a nearby vaccine site at vaccines.gov or call your doctor\u2019s office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;34px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>COVID-19: How to Protect Yourself and Family from Catching It \u2013 The Basics<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;34px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get the COVID-19 vaccine(s) when eligible.<\/strong> It is your best protection against this serious infection.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid close contact with sick people.<\/li>\n<li>Consider wearing a mask when community spread is high.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wash your hands often with soap and water (very important).<\/strong> Always do before you eat.<\/li>\n<li>Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if water is not available. Remember: soap and water work better.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t touch your eyes, nose or mouth unless your hands are clean. Germs on the hands can get into your body this way.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t share glasses, plates or eating utensils.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t shake hands. Greet others with a smile and a nod.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;34px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Keep Your Mind and Body Strong<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;34px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get your body ready to fight the COVID-19 virus.<\/li>\n<li>Get enough sleep (very important).<\/li>\n<li>Keep your heart strong. Walk or exercise every day. Take the stairs. Caution: avoid physical exhaustion.<\/li>\n<li>Think positive thoughts.<\/li>\n<li>Stay well-hydrated.<\/li>\n<li>Eat healthy meals.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Avoid the over-use of anti-fever medicines like acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Fever fights infections and ramps up your immune system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;34px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;34px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How to Protect Others \u2013 When You or Your Child are Sick<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;34px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay home until fever is gone for 24 hours and symptoms are mild and improving.<\/li>\n<li>Do NOT go to work or school.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cover the cough.<\/strong> Cough and sneeze into your shirt sleeve or inner elbow.\u00a0 Don\u2019t cough into your hand or the air.\u00a0If available, sneeze into a tissue and throw it into a trash can.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wash hands often with soap and water.<\/strong> After coughing or sneezing are important times.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t share glasses, plates or eating utensils.<\/li>\n<li>Carefully avoid any contact with people 65 years and older and people with weak immune systems or other chronic health problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;34px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Call Your Doctor If:<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;34px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You think you or your child needs to be seen<\/li>\n<li>You have other questions or concerns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Author: Barton Schmitt, MD, FAAP<br \/>Copyright: Copyright 2024. Updated February 20, 2024.<br \/>Disclaimer: this health information is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COVID-19 PreventionCOVID-19 Vaccine \u2013 Get Your COVID-19 Shot and a Booster Shot: Stay current with your COVID-19 shot(s). Vaccines have saved more lives than any other public health action. They are the most powerful weapon we have against deadly infectious diseases. Follow the science. 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