{"id":1050,"date":"2020-03-11T22:56:54","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T22:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=1050"},"modified":"2020-07-21T15:23:02","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T15:23:02","slug":"corona-virus-tips-for-you-and-your-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/corona-virus-tips-for-you-and-your-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Corona virus tips for you and your family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/sanitizer.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1051\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The coronavirus, has\nbecome a very serious concern in the community. We want our patients to know\nthat we do not take these risks lightly and that we are taking every precaution\nwe can to help keep you safe. To that end, we have put together some\ninformation outlined by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) to\nhelp you keep yourselves and your homes healthy and to keep our office your\nworry-free retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First and foremost, if\nyou are experiencing any symptoms of concern: fever, cough, shortness of\nbreath, etc., please contact your primary care physician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Second, if you have a\nscheduled appointment at our office and you are experiencing any of these\nsymptoms, please know that your health is our number one concern and that we\nare happy to reschedule your appointment for a time when you are feeling\nbetter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AT HOME TIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Avoid close  contact with people who are sick.<\/li><li>Send goody  baskets or care packages to friends and loved ones who are sick but do not  visit!<\/li><li>Avoid touching  your eyes, nose or mouth.<\/li><li>Wash your hands  often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after going to the  bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.<\/li><li>CDC guidelines  recommend that you cough or sneeze into a tissue when possible and then  discard of the tissue!<\/li><li>Hand sanitizer,  Hand Sanitizer, Hand Sanitizer! As often as you can! Keep those hands clean!<\/li><li>Disinfect doorknobs, switches, handles, computers, cellphones, bedside tables, bathroom sinks, toilets, counters, TOYS, any commonly touched surfaces around the home!<\/li><li>Take care of yourself! Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>ANYONE WHO HAS\nSUSPICIOUS SYMPTOMS<\/strong> or confirmed exposure or virus, as well as those WHO\nARE CARING FOR SOMEONE who has been exposed, exhibits suspicious symptoms or\nwho has been diagnosed with virus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stay home except to seek medical attention.<\/li><li>Do not allow visitors!<\/li><li>Separate yourself as much as you can from other people and animals, YES ANIMALS, in your home. Stay in a separate room where you are comfortable and can relax without exposing others. Use a separate bathroom if possible.<\/li><li>Call ahead before visiting your doctor! They can make accommodations ahead of time to      limit exposure if they know you\u2019re coming.<\/li><li>Reschedule any appointments outside of seeking attention for your symptoms<\/li><li>Wear a face mask. The CDC recommends that only patients who HAVE symptoms, who are ill, wear masks to help prevent the spread of disease. They do not recommend that people who are healthy wear a mask to protect themselves.<\/li><li>Avoid sharing household items: do not share dishes, drinking glass, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedding with people or pets in your home. After using  these items, they should be washed thoroughly!<\/li><li>When to discontinue home isolation- This decision should be made on a case-by-case basis, in consultation with health care providers!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FOR YOUR CHILDREN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If your children are sick, keep them home! This will prevent them from spreading whatever germs they\u2019re carrying as well as protect them from any germs floating around at school that they could be exposed to while their immune systems are compromised.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope these tips are\nhelpful!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The coronavirus, has become a very serious concern in the community. We want our patients to know that we do not take these risks lightly and that we are taking every precaution we can to help keep you safe. 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