Everyday Prevention

Protect yourself and your family from COVID-19. From household cleaning tips to hand-washing to social distancing, we give you tools to stay safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19.

February 14, 2021

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Alyssa Bernanke, PhD

February 14, 2021

How can I celebrate Valentine’s Day safely?

Support your favorite restaurant by getting some food to go--but eating at an indoor restaurant is still high-risk for contracting COVID-19.

February 6, 2021

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Sasha Baumann, MSc

February 6, 2021

How to have a Super Bowl party in a pandemic.

The short answer: multi-household gatherings have high transmission rates of COVID19. Our recommendation? Have a virtual watch party this year.

December 24, 2020

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Emily Smith, ScD MPH

February 1, 2021

CDC Options for Shorter Quarantine.

If a two week quarantine isn’t possible for you, the CDC offers some options to reduce quarantine.

December 23, 2020

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Alyssa Bernanke, PhD

December 24, 2020

I’m a cancer patient--do I need to take extra precautions about COVID-19?

If you are being treated for cancer, it is possible you are at increased risk for getting seriously ill with COVID-19. Make a plan with your doctor One of the...

December 23, 2020

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Emily Smith, ScD MPH

January 28, 2021

I was exposed to COVID. When should I expect symptoms?

If you were exposed to someone with COVID-19, the CDC recommends that you quarantine yourself for 14 days and monitor for symptoms like fatigue, cough, and fever. This advice is...

December 20, 2020

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Emily Smith, ScD MPH

February 8, 2021

Should I be concerned about long-term effects of the COVID-19 vaccine?

Doctors don’t have any reasons to think that vaccines have long term side effects, but we know for sure that COVID does, including death!

December 11, 2020

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Emily Smith, ScD MPH

December 11, 2020

Should I self-quarantine before Christmas?

To prevent getting or spreading COVID over the holidays, you should complete a strict, two week, self-quarantine before gathering with others.

November 21, 2020

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Alyssa Bernanke, PhD

November 21, 2020

Are parks and playgrounds safe?

You can minimize risk at parks and playgrounds by maintaining distance from others and washing your hands.

November 14, 2020

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Emily Smith, ScD MPH

November 14, 2020

Should I change my Thanksgiving plans?

Unfortunately, the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is to limit your in-person gathering to the people that you regularly live with.

November 14, 2020

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Alyssa Bernanke, PhD

November 14, 2020

What can I do about pandemic fatigue?

We are all exhausted with the new restrictions. Finding ways to do your favorite activities safely can help us feel less tired of the guidelines.

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