{"id":54289,"date":"2022-11-09T11:38:44","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T19:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=54289"},"modified":"2022-11-09T11:38:44","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T19:38:44","slug":"cdph-urges-californians-to-take-preventative-measures-to-stay-healthy-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=54289","title":{"rendered":"CDPH Urges Californians to Take Preventative Measures to Stay Healthy this Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Follow Dr. Arag\u00f3n\u2019s Five Easy Tips to Protect Yourself and Family<\/em><\/p>\n

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SACRAMENTO<\/strong> \u2013 As we enter winter and the holiday season, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) urges Californians to protect themselves and their families against\u00a0many circulating viruses this holiday season, including the flu, COVID-19, and\u00a0Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).<\/p>\n

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\u201cOur winter virus season is here early, especially for our kids.\u00a0We are seeing stress on our clinics and hospitals that care for kids,\u00a0especially infants and kids under 12,\u201d said State Public Health Officer and CDPH Director Dr. Tom\u00e1s Arag\u00f3n. \u201cIt\u2019s important to remember that kids get infected from other kids\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>adults, so everyone needs to do their part.\u00a0As we head into the holiday season with more indoor gatherings and travel, there are five easy steps that can help keep you and your family healthy.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Dr. Arag\u00f3n\u2019s five tips to protect yourself and others from severe illness and hospitalization include:<\/p>\n

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  1. Get Vaccinated, Boosted (and Treated)<\/strong>
    \nFlu and COVID-19 vaccines continue to be your best defense to limit severe illness and death \u2013 and you can get both at the same time. If you test positive for COVID-19, contact your doctor or a\u00a0test-to-treat site<\/a>\u00a0immediately to seek\u00a0treatment<\/a>. Treatments work best when started right after symptoms begin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Stay Home if You\u2019re Sick!<\/strong>
      \nIt\u2019s crucial to stay home if you are feeling ill. Avoid close contact with others to protect them, and take the time you need to heal. This is especially important for respiratory viruses like the flu, RSV and COVID-19, which can lead to more severe illness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. Wear a Mask<\/strong>
        \nThere is no vaccine for RSV, so wearing a mask can significantly slow the spread and protect babies and young children who do not yet have immunity and are too young to wear a mask themselves. Wearing a mask in indoor public places is a good way to limit the spread of germs.<\/li>\n
      2. Wash Your Hands<\/strong>
        \nYour mom was right: frequent handwashing, with soap and warm water \u2013 for at least 20 seconds, is an easy way to prevent getting sick and spreading germs.<\/li>\n
      3. Cover Your Cough or Sneeze<\/strong>
        \nRemember to cough or sneeze into your elbow, your arm, or a disposable tissue to help prevent the spread of winter viruses. Just make sure to wash your hands or sanitize and dispose of your tissue after.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        VIDEO:<\/strong>\u00a0Stay Healthy this Winter: Tips to Protect Yourself and Family<\/a><\/p>\n

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        CDPH continues to monitor hospitalizations related to winter respiratory viruses, including flu, COVID-19, and RSV, as well as trends across the country and state. With many viruses already circulating at high levels in California, it is important to take these measures to ensure our hospitals have capacity to care for all vulnerable Californians, including babies and children, who need lifesaving treatment.<\/p>\n

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        www.cdph.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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