Keeping and maintaining a strong, healthy immune system is the best defense against viral infections. Some people seem to never get sick. On the other hand, some people have trouble staying well. People with chronic Read More
Even with three promising vaccines on the horizon, the dramatic rise of Covid-19 cases in the U.S. isn’t expected to wane before March at the earliest according to recent reports. And as many of us Read More
IGeneX, Inc., a high-complexity lab specializing in disease testing, has shared some critical testing tips as people gear up for holiday travel. By following these best practices for COVID-19 testing, holiday travelers can minimize new Read More
Coronavirus is creeping up in many parts of the country. States are imposing more lockdowns, schools and going virtual and people are panicking to take steps to avoid the virus. UC Davis infectious disease experts Read More
The upcoming holiday season will be challenging for many Americans. The coronavirus pandemic is surging — as quarantine fatigue grows. Shorter and colder days are coming, holiday celebrations increase the risk of COVID-19 exposure and post-election Read More
A virus has quickly, and very seriously, presented itself as a threat to all that we hold dear — taking lives, impacting our liberty and surely stealing our happiness. The big disease with the tiny Read More
A new study is floating around the web that certain oral antiseptics and mouthwashes may have the ability to inactivate coronaviruses in humans. The results indicate that some of these products might be useful for Read More
Quarantine is a complicated process to deal with the unknown. Following are some tips on dealing with quarantine and isolation. The year 2020 will be a memorable one for many of us. Most of us Read More
We’ve been hearing a lot more about telemedicine lately, and with good reason. With COVID-19, it has emerged as one of the best (and safest) ways for doctors to deliver care during the pandemic—without the Read More
(Family Features) Diabetes and heart disease are two pre-existing medical conditions that researchers believe contribute to elevated risk of severe complications from COVID-19. In fact, patients with two or more pre-existing conditions have 4.5 times Read More
Coronavirus disease 2019 also referred to as COVID-19 is a new infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that belongs to the coronavirus family. The first case was reported in December 2019, and the disease has become a pandemic. Impaired immune regulation is one of the factors that play a role in its pathogenesis and results in poor outcomes of COVID-19 patients.
Among infected patients, COVID-19 shows various unspecific symptoms, ranging from mild to severe. Reports have indicated that fever (98%) is the most frequent manifestation that is reported by patients, followed by cough (76%), fatigue (44%), and headache (8%). Also, some fatal cases have been reported in certain patients experiencing progressive respiratory failure due to the virus activity that attacks the respiratory system.
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Learn how COVID-19 spreads and practice these actions to help prevent the spread of this illness.
- Wear a mask to protect yourself and others and stop the spread of COVID-19.
- Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from others who don’t live with you.
- Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces. The more people you are in contact with, the more likely you are to be exposed to COVID-19.
- Clean your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces daily.
- Monitor your health daily.
Your immune system is your body’s defense system. When a harmful invader — like a cold or flu virus, or the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 — gets into your body, your immune system mounts an attack. Known as an immune response, this attack is a sequence of events that involves various cells and unfolds over time.
Following general health guidelines is the best step you can take toward keeping your immune system strong and healthy. Every part of your body, including your immune system, functions better when protected from environmental assaults and bolstered by healthy-living strategies.