Prevention
You Can Make A Difference By Ned Ketyer, MD.
JAMA Patient Page featured an important reminder on how each of us can do our part to reduce the chances of transmitting COVID-19 to other people. It reminds us that the most common symptoms include fever, dry cough, body aches, and fatigue, and that shortness of breath is a “red flag” warning that requires immediate medical attention. How novel coronavirus spreads is no mystery: Current evidence suggests that the virus can be spread through respiratory droplets after an infected person coughs or sneezes, between people who are within about 6 feet of each other, and possibly through touching surfaces that have the virus on them, such as handrails, telephones, or doorknobs.
Kayla, MA, Arcadia
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AHN Pediatrics-Pediatric Alliance • Spring 2020 • www.ahnpediatrics.org
