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Information about COVID-19 circulating the Internet with a large variety of sources, some of which are accurate, and some aren’t. To help keep you safe and healthy, we have put together a summary of the CDC’s guidelines and resources for easy access. The situation across the country continues to change, so keep checking back to the CDC’s website for updated information regarding the virus, prevention, and any restrictions that are being put in place to ensure citizens’ safety.
It is important to remember that older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions that weaken the immune system are at a higher risk of contracting a serious version of the Coronavirus and should take additional precautions.
If you are among the group of adults at higher risk, the CDC recommends taking the following steps to help prevent illness:
Stay on Top of Any Signs & Symptoms
By staying on top of how you’re feeling, you can potentially prevent the virus from getting to a dangerous point by receiving medical help early.
The CDC’s list of signs and symptoms are:
If you have these symptoms, contact your doctor by phone immediately.
If you develop any of these emergency warning signs, access medical care immediately:
If you develop any of the above symptoms or other new or concerning symptoms, contact your medical provider right away.
What to Do if You Get Sick
How Others Can Support Older Adults and Those at High-Risk
The guidelines above are important for all individuals in regards to COVID-19, but there are additional steps that individuals with a lower risk of danger from the virus can take to help with those at higher risk.
In Summary
The CDC is consistently updating information as it comes in, and steps are being taken to prevent the spread of the disease. It is up to us as individuals to further protect ourselves and our loved ones from being infected by following the above guidelines.
Assisting Hands Home Care is following all CDC guidelines surrounding proper sanitization of all equipment, surfaces, and hands, and staff members will not report to work if they are sick or have been exposed to someone at-risk of infection. If you find that you are having difficulty caring for your loved ones who are at higher risk of serious infection or you are in need of in-home care services to help your loved one avoid going out, call one of our experts at 732-272-0222.
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