As we head into the fall season, the DePaul Community Health Team wants to
remind everyone about a few safety precautions to Take Care, DePaul.
Last week, the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended
everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect
against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 illness this fall and
winter.
According to the CDC, vaccination remains the best protection against
COVID-19-related hospitalization and death, and the effects of long COVID.
If you have not received a COVID-19 vaccine in the past two months, DePaul
encourages you to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect yourself this
fall and winter.
Visit vaccines.gov
to find a vaccine provider near you. In many cases this will be your local
pharmacy or doctor’s office.
Navigate here
for more information on vaccination in Chicago including options for those
without insurance.
The federal government also recently announced that beginning September 25,
every household can again
place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests
delivered directly to their home.
In addition to COVID-19, there is also an increase in influenza and RSV
cases during the fall and winter seasons. To help mitigate the risk of
infection, please remember the following:
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Stay up to date on your COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.
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Stay home if you feel sick.
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Practice good hygiene, including hand washing, to limit the spread
of illnesses.
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If you test positive for COVID-19, follow all
isolation guidance
, including wearing a face mask.
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If you are at high risk for severe illness, talk to your
healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take
other precautions.
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Talk with your healthcare provider about all vaccines that may be
appropriate for you; for example, RSV vaccination can help protect
individuals over 60 years old.
Learn more here
.
Take Care, DePaul!
DePaul Community Health Team