Infections with respiratory viruses are on the rise in the United States. You may have heard about RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), Influenza & COVID-19, on the news. These sicknesses can be very bad or deadly for people with disabilities.
How can you protect yourself and the people you love and care for?
- Get vaccinated & boosted! Even though there's no vaccine for RSV, there are vaccines for COVID-19 and the flu. Talk to your healthcare provider, like a doctor or pharmacist, about getting vaccinated. If you are not up to date on your vaccines, you could get really sick! You can learn more about COVID-19 and vaccination from the SC Disability Vaccine Access Network.
- Wash your hands often, using soap and water, for a minimum of 20 seconds. Remind others to do the same!
- Cover your coughs and sneezes using a tissue or into the upper arm sleeve of your shirt.
- Surfaces touched often should be cleaned frequently – this would include mobile phones, doorknobs & remote controls.
- Avoid contact with individuals showing viral symptoms such as runny nose, coughing, or fever. This may mean staying away from people you love while they get better.
- Keep your distance from others by staying at least 6 feet apart – avoiding close contact and crowded places can protect you from sickness.
- You can also wear a facemask. N95 and KN95 type masks provide some of the best protection from getting sick with respiratory viruses.
- Get tested by and get help from a medical provider like your doctor if you do get sick; Getting the help you need can help you keep others around you from getting sick.
Learn more about how to stop and prevent respiratory sicknesses:
Able South Carolina
803.779.5121 | advocacy@able-sc.org
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