Keeping safe in a pandemic is an extra challenge for people with mobility impairments or disabilities who may have less control over their environments.♿️ The Coronavirus isn't picky, and will settle in wherever it can to make you very sick. Dr. Rebecca E Lee @doctorlee shared a few healthy suggestions for this vulnerable population:
First and Foremost: If you feel sick, are having trouble breathing, feel pain or pressure in your chest, have a fever, or are having new confusion or unusual trouble staying awake, consult a health care provider. Let your family, friend or care provider know to use extra care in helping you stay safe and get access to care. 1. In addition to keeping up with regular healthy habits and hygiene, pay extra attention to keeping hands and surfaces clean. Ask family, friends and care providers to wash their hands for 20 seconds when they arrive to see you, and clean surfaces frequently. 2. Make sure that food that you or your shoppers buy at the store or that is delivered to you is wiped down with an antibacterial cloth or washed with foamy soap and water before you put it away at home. 3. Get some fresh air, at a safe distance. Weather permitting, walk or wheel out onto the porch, patio or yard for some fresh air. Take short walks or rolls if it is safe to do so. Always keep a safe (minimum) 6 foot distance from others. 4. Don't be shy about wearing a mask! Wearing masks helps to keep you and those around you safe. Home-made masks should be washed regularly in the washing machine. Learn about how to make an easy mask--no sewing needed! https://www.cdc.gov/…/prevent…/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html 5. Don't go it alone! Reach out to family and friends and get connected on social media. There are many great resources for people with mobility impairments and disabilities on social media platforms. And always get the best up to date information from the CDC website. #ASUCHPDP ➡️https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-disabilities.html
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