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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.
May 17, 2020
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Heather Young, PhD MPH
May 17, 2020

Should I keep my appointment for cancer screenings or wellness visits?

Clinics have taken lots of precautions to make visits safe during the pandemic. Call your doctor to discuss scheduling your screening or checkup.
May 16, 2020
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Brad Kern, PhD
May 16, 2020

Is social distancing weakening my immune system?

Our immune systems require constant stimulation by exposures to germs, like bacteria and viruses to keep them strong, right? Sort of. Our immune systems learn from germs, like viruses and...
May 13, 2020
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Heather Young, PhD MPH
October 2, 2020

What should I do if I was exposed to someone with COVID-19?

First, let’s define “exposure.” According to the CDC, an exposure is close contact (less than six feet) to someone with COVID-19 for a “prolonged period of time”. There is no...
May 12, 2020
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Emily Smith, ScD MPH
May 12, 2020

Oops, I “broke quarantine.” Now what?

Since the novel coronavirus can spread before people have symptoms, any close contact that lasts longer than 10 minutes is a potential exposure!
May 9, 2020
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Heather Young, PhD MPH
May 9, 2020

Can I visit my mom for Mother’s Day?

No, it’s really not safe. People without symptoms may still be infected with the novel coronavirus. People who are infected and not showing symptoms can still spread COVID-19. Everyone should...
May 2, 2020
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Alyssa Bernanke, PhD
May 7, 2020

Yes, you can play outdoor sports — just keep your distance!

Being stuck inside for weeks can be incredibly boring--we get it! Good news: if you’re careful, you can safely play some of your favorite outdoor sports. The best options are...
May 1, 2020
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Julia Sobolik, MS MPH
May 4, 2020

Can sunlight or UV light kill the novel coronavirus?

Sunlight is made up of three types of ultraviolet (UV) light. UVA and UVB light penetrate the skin and are responsible for sunburns and skin aging. UVC light is filtered...
May 1, 2020
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Heather Young, PhD MPH
May 4, 2020

No, you probably can’t get COVID-19 from your shoes.

In a small study, doctors found viral genetic material on the shoes of some ICU workers who were caring for patients with COVID-19. They didn’t test whether the virus on...
April 29, 2020
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Alexandra Bellows, MPH
August 14, 2020

Is there a meat shortage?

You may have seen Tyson Foods warning that the U.S. “food supply chain is breaking” and fresh meat may be in limited supply in parts of the country. In the...
April 27, 2020
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Heather Young, PhD MPH
May 4, 2020

Do you need to sanitize your mail and packages?

Both the WHO and CDC say that the novel coronavirus is not likely to be spread on the surfaces of shipped items. Your package or mail won’t have virus particles...

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