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Should my child get tested if they have symptoms of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that in individuals who have not been tested for COVID-19 and have symptoms of a condition that occurs after COVID-19 infection (like...
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If I have or suspect I have COVID-19, should my baby be tested?
Testing is recommended for all infants born to women with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 even if there are no signs of infection. Infants less than 12 months of age are at higher risk for severe i...
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How can I lower my children’s risk of getting sick if I have COVID-19?
If your child is staying with you at home, both you and the child should wear a mask while in the same room. See the CDC website for additional preventative actions. Depending on your child’s age, ...
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How can I prevent spreading COVID-19?
If you believe you may have COVID-19 or test positive for COVID-19 and have mild symptoms, the following steps can help prevent the disease from spreading to others: Stay home except to get medica...
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What is social distancing?
Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home. It includes: Staying at least 6 feet (2 meters) from other people ...
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What steps can I take to protect myself at work?
Follow your employer’s guidance regarding ways to protect yourself and others from becoming infected with COVID-19. In general, some protective measures include, but are not limited to, the followi...
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What are the symptoms or complications of using a hand sanitizer made with methanol, wood alcohol, or methyl alcohol?
Hand sanitizers with these ingredients can cause blindness and/or death when absorbed through the skin or when swallowed. Other reported symptoms include headache, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting,...
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Are all hand sanitizers safe? Or should I avoid using some of them?
Any hand sanitizer containing methanol, wood alcohol, or methyl alcohol should be discarded immediately. If you’ve used hand sanitizers with these ingredients in the past and have not experienced a...
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Where can I see a listing of hand sanitizers that the FDA has identified as containing methanol?
You can find a listing of hand sanitizer brands found to contain methanol at the FDA website.
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I’m currently having symptoms, should I see my doctor?
Most mild cases of COVID-19 resolve within 2 weeks without treatment. Continue to monitor your symptoms. Seek medical attention immediately if your symptoms get worse, especially if you experience:...