It has been three years since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2019. With the progress of science and technology and human research on COVID-19, the mortality and severity rate after virus infection have greatly decreased. However, the damage of COVID-19 to human body should not be underestimated. So, as a family or individual, how should we protect or save ourselves when the disease appears around us or even on ourselves? This article will give you some useful suggestions.
If you feel yourself infected, how to judge the severity of the disease?
1. If you are under 50 years old, have no basic diseases, and have been vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine, and the symptoms after infection tend to be influenza, then don't worry, just find out in time and take medicine.
2. If you have one of the following symptoms, please go to the doctor in time:
lHigh fever exceeds 38.5 ℃ after taking antipyretic drugs
lConvulsions, dyspnea, aphasia, inability to stay awak
lChest or abdomen pain
lDizziness, confusion, obvious change of mental state
lWeak and unstable
lThe fetal activity of pregnant women decreases or stops
lChildren's mental state has changed significantly /can't eat/ have diarrhea and vomiting for more than two days
How to recover as soon as possible?
lOpen the window for ventilation. If possible, use the air purifier to ensure a comfortable environment
lEat regularly. Eat more fruits and vegetables, drink more water
lEnsure adequate antipyretic drugs, throat lozenges, blood oximeter and other drugs
lExercise moderately when in good health
lEnsure adequate sleep and maintain a stable emotional and mental state
How to avoid infecting others?
lSelf-isolation. Wear masks when contacting with fellow residents, and try to keep a distance.
lPay attention to hygiene. Wash your hands frequently, pay attention to cleaning toilets, wash basins and other common facilities, and try to avoid sharing with others.
lDispose of personal garbage and wash personal clothes separately.
If you live with or nearby infected people
DO
Take temperature twice a day
Timely conduct self-test and handle suspected symptoms
Wash hands immediately after contacting the articles of infected persons
Do a good job of household cleaning and disinfection
DO NOT
Have meals with the patient.
If you are an old person, pregnant woman, child or other person with high infection risk, try to keep space and distance from the patient to avoid direct contact.
Try not to share toilets with patients.
Material Reserve List
Drugs: Antipyretic drugs, throat moistening drugs, and personal regular drugs for patients with chronic diseases
Oximeter: Finger pulse oxygen saturation meter
COVID-19 Test Kits:KINGFA MEDICAL provides SARS-CoV-2 Antigen COVID-19 Test Kit, accurate and convenient. Keep them at home and conduct self-inspection to reduce the risk of infection.
Medical Surgical Masks:KINGFA MEDICAL could offer TYPE IIR medical surgical masks with BFE≥98%, highly resistant to bacteria and viruses.
Ethanol for Disinfection:KINGFA 75% Ethanol Disinfectant Spray with Bactericidal Rate 99.99%, effectively kill viruses.
Food reserve: keep enough meat in your fridge. Store more food that could be keep for a long time such as cans.