MEDICAL INFORMATION

stay at home / only go for necessities / continue to exercise to stay healthy / only use public transit if necessary / no large public gatherings / police may enforce the orders given in local areas
ATTENTION SSC SHUTTLE PASSENGERS - THE SHUTTLE AROUND SSC IS RESTARTING BUT BE READY FOR SOME MAJOR RESTRICTIONS YOU MUST HAVE SOME TYPE OF GLOVES TO WEAR - does not matter the type AND A FACE COVERING again does not matter the type AND RANDOM TEMP CHECKS WILL OCCUR - if you fail any or all of these expect not to be allowed on the shuttle which is now renamed the redwood and state street shuttle - some restrictions will be lifted in September when SSC begins its national winter moratorium
THESE RESTRICTIONS CONTINUE THRU THE WINTER SEASON IN UTAH
please follow common sense items to keep yourself safe during covid 19 and other emergencies
1- DO keep your cell phone and tablets and other mobile devices charged
1a > if you have battery backups be sure to keep them charged
2- DO NOT HOARD STUFF , it dont make sense to do so
3- DO keep your cool - being panicky does NOT help out
4- DO NOT advertise you have resources you could set yourself up for a robbery or attack
5- try not to travel by yourself if possible, .safety in numbers
6- try not to keep cash on you when you travel only cards. there harder to sometimes use if your not authorized user
7- DO KEEP a 3 day supply of all your meds in a separate smaller container and near your door just in case you have to evacuate
8- DO KNOW where all your important papers are including your last utility bills just in case theirs a dispute as to what you owe. a paper copy is helpful just in case the computers are down
9- DO keep an eye on elderly neighbors , veterans and disabled they need help more during this time
10 - if there is a real emergency DO CALL 911 in the united states , Canada and mexico - be aware if you dont speak the native language of the country you may have to wait a few seconds to be transferred to another operator
DO STAY VIGILANT DURING THIS TIME
- ALL STATES NOW HAVE A COVID 19 OR CORONA VIRUS OUTBREAK IN PROGRESS , PLEASE TAKE THE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO KEEP FROM GETTING SICK -
in Spanish we say TRUCHAS in English its WATCH OUT but it means the same thing , stay alert of your surroundings so you can help prevent the spread of covid19
(THINGS THAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP PREVENT THIS DISEASE FROM SPREADING)
* do not get into large crowds
* do wash your hands and lower arms frequently
*keep your home environment clean
*if you suspect you have covid 19 please dont hesitate to call 911 and ask for help
*cover your nose and mouth if you cough or if your a high risk person for viruses to help keep the chances lower of getting the virus
how to protect yourself from coronavirus
corona virus is now called covid19 or covid19 virus
the corona virus starts with cold or flu like symptoms but its far from benign its very dangerous, learn how to protect yourself from ready.gov or other medical sources.
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
general medical advice
despite what the national centers may say we encourage all members who do not need to be out to stay home and continue to shelter in place
we encourage drinking more water and getting more sleep at this time as well
a multi vitamin may be useful for you during this time BUT REMEMBER this does not help to prevent or treat c-19 or covid
more medical advice coming soon
*DISCLAIMER - always check with your medical practitioner or other medical professional before following any advice in here
whats best for what?
you might be wondering what pain med is best for what problem. here in this space were gonna explore that
THIS WEEK toothaches
toothache? best bet orajel followed by ibuprofen or Tylenol
believe it or not the cold of an ice pack and the sharp edges of ice on the skin can actually aggravate this condition even if it is in a thick rubber package
its best to use oragel but rinse with warm water and NO salt first to remove particles in teeth