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Tis the season for cold, flu, RSV, COVID-19, and other viruses.
Follow these tips to protect yourself and your loved ones from severe illness.
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Tips to Prevent Illness this winter season:
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-Wash your hands.
-Stay home if you are sick. -Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. -Get vaccinated. -Improve the air quality & ventilation in your home by opening or cracking windows, using air purifiers, or running your furnace fan on "continuous." -Wear a mask to help reduce the spread of illness. -Clean high-touch surfaces regularly. |
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If you feel sick:
-If you live in the Tuscarawas County area, call us at (330) 343-5555, ext. 1740 or 1810 to make an appointment for a FREE combined COVID-19 and flu drive-up test.
-Pick up a FREE infection prevention bag or a FREE COVID-19 home antigen test (while supplies last) in our lobby at 897 E. Iron Ave., Dover.
-Visit your healthcare provider. If you need a healthcare provider, call us to schedule an appointment.
-Pick up a FREE infection prevention bag or a FREE COVID-19 home antigen test (while supplies last) in our lobby at 897 E. Iron Ave., Dover.
-Visit your healthcare provider. If you need a healthcare provider, call us to schedule an appointment.
Call us at (330) 343-5555, ext. 1740 or 1810 to schedule an appointment.
Scheduling phone lines are open Monday-Wednesday from 8 am to 4 pm, and Thursday
from 8 am to 6 pm.
We are offering free COVID-19 home antigen test kits. While supplies last, tests are available for pick-up in our lobby at 897 E Iron Ave, Dover. Our office hours are M-W from 8 am to 4 pm, Th from 8 am to 6 pm, and F from 8 am to 4 pm.
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Handwashing
Handwashing can prevent about 20% of respiratory infections and prevent 1 in 3 diarrhea illnesses. Follow these handwashing tips to help prevent illness:
1. Wet your hands with clean, running water. Use hand sanitizer if water is unavailable.
2. Apply soap to your hands and rub them together. Make sure to rub between your fingers and under your nails.
3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds or however long it takes to hum the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to end twice.
4. Rinse hands under clean, running water.
5. Dry hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
1. Wet your hands with clean, running water. Use hand sanitizer if water is unavailable.
2. Apply soap to your hands and rub them together. Make sure to rub between your fingers and under your nails.
3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds or however long it takes to hum the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to end twice.
4. Rinse hands under clean, running water.
5. Dry hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
