Prevention
Barrier people are recommended to wear when around other people
What are masks?
The CDC recommend that people wear masks in public settings, at events/ gatherings, and anywhere they may be around others to help slow/ prevent the spread of Covid-19. Acceptable masks are those with 2 or more layers of washable, breathable fabric, fit snug against the side of your face with no gaps and can cover your mouth and nose, with a nose wire to keep air from escaping the top of the mask.
Resource: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html
The vaccine injection site
What is the arm?
According to the CDC, you receive the shot in your arm. Though not everyone will experience side effects some may have pain, redness, and/or swelling in the arm and possible feelings of tiredness, headaches, muscle pain, chills, fever, and nausea throughout the rest of the body.
Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/expect/after.html
Fever, cough, headaches, fatigue, muscle/body aches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, nausea, and diarrhea are symptoms of _________.
Alcohol based product to help kill and prevent the spread of germs
What is hand sanitizer?
Although the CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water, whenever possible, to prevent the spread of germs it isn't always available. Therefore, using hand sanitizer with at least 60% of alcohol can prevent the spread. There are also specific types of hand sanitizer the FDA recommends people avoid and the CDC website provides a link to that list.
Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/hand-sanitizer.html
The three vaccine manufacturers are Pfizer-BioNTech, _________, and Johnson & Johnson
What is Moderna?
According to the CDC, the three companies that manufacture the COVID-19 vaccines are Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. Depending on the vaccine brand, you may get more than one shot. You also must be at least 16 years old to receive the vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech and 18 years old to receive the vaccine from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines.html
Individuals _____ years and older should wear a mask.
What is 2?
According to the CDC, people 2 years old and older should wear a mask to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Some children may need assistance putting on a mask and wearing it properly. Although it is recommended that everyone wear a mask, there are some children and adults with certain disabilities/ sensory disorders that may interfere with the ability to wear a mask. The CDC provides a link on alternative options on how to take preventative measures.
Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/children/protect-children.html
The limiting of face to face contact with others
What is social distancing?
According to the CDC, social distancing is limiting the physical space between oneself and other people you don't live with. It is recommended that people stay at least 6 feet away from one another, both indoors and outdoors, if they don't live in the same household.
An individual is fully vaccinated ________ after their last round of shots.
What is 2 weeks?
According to the CDC, an individual is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their shot from Johnson & Johnson and 2 weeks after the SECOND shot, if receiving the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Additionally, if you need 2 rounds of shots, it is recommended that you get the second shot within 3 to 4 weeks of the first shot, but it is possible to get it up to 42 days after, if necessary.
Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines.html
Older adults, people with medical conditions, and pregnant people are considered at an ________ _____ for contracting Covid-19.
What is increased risk?
According to the CDC, the elderly, people with underlying medical conditions and pregnant women are at an increased risk of getting Covid-19. If someone in this category contracts covid, it COULD result in hospitalization, intensive care, ventilator dependency or even death. Those in this category and those they live with are advised to take all precautions necessary to protect themselves.
References: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/index.html
Barrier worn on the hands
What are gloves?
The CDC recommends wearing gloves while cleaning/ disinfecting your home and when caring for someone who is sick. When cleaning it is important to wear the gloves, have ventilation for fresh air in the area being cleaned, disposing/ washing gloves properly and then washing hands after everything. Additionally, when caring for someone who is sick, use disposable gloves when cleaning around the infected person and when having to touch/ have contact with bodily fluids. You must dispose of the gloves in a lined trash can and wash your hands after throwing them away.
Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/gloves.html
Viral Vector vaccines and __________ vaccines are the two different types of Covid-19 vaccines.
What is mRNA?
The two types of Covid-19 vaccines are mRNA and Viral Vector. According to the CDC, the mRNA and Viral Vector vaccines cannot give someone Covid-19 because it does not use the live virus and it does NOT affect or interact with our DNA.
Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines.html
Feelings of fear, anger, sadness, worry, frustration, changes in appetite, energy, desires, difficult concentrating, sleeping, and worsening mental health conditions are signs of ________.
What is stress?
The pandemic has had a great impact on nearly everyone's life and people are feeling stressed and overwhelmed. It is important to learn to cope with stress in healthy ways including taking breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories that could increase those stressful feelings, taking time for yourself, finding safe ways to connect with others, and most importantly, taking care of your body.
Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html
People who test positive for Covid-19 or have been in close contact with someone who tested positive should _____________.
What is quarantine?
The CDC recommends that people should quarantine if they have been in close contact with someone who has Covid-19 or if they have recently tested positive for Covid-19 themselves. Close contact is considered to be within 6 feet of the infected individual for more than 15 minutes, provided care for someone with Covid, shared eating/drinking utensils, kissed/ hugged, or got any respiratory droplets passed from the individual.
Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html
Resource to get information regarding all things Covid-19.
What is the CDC Website?
The CDC's website is the best resource to use for initial concerns regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. Provided on their website is information regarding where you can get your shot, how to prepare for it, what to expect, side effects, etc.
Exposure to _________ __________ are the primary spread of Covid-19.
What are respiratory droplets?
According to the CDC, is most commonly spread through close contact and respiratory droplets which can be spread when people cough, sneeze, sing, talk and breathe. The respiratory droplets vary in size and can cause infection if they are inhaled/ deposited on mucus membranes (the lining inside the nose and mouth).
Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-covid-spreads.html