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Kiosk Maintenance

Kiosks are a common way to present the CScreener daily symptom screening to employees and third-party personnel. However, with such high traffic in one location, there is an increased risk for COVID-19 transmission. This article will outline procedures for kiosk maintenance in order to continue reducing the risk for COVID-19 exposure and retain the convenience of daily symptom screening.

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Immunity: Active, Passive, & Herd

As the COVID-19 pandemic develops, masks and physical distancing are hot topics. Although these are important preventative measures, achieving immunity is essential to the pandemic coming to an end. This article will outline the different types of immunity and the mechanisms by which they are achieved.

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Vaccines: the Basics

In order for the pandemic phase to end and for life to return to normal, human beings need immunity. And it’s a race. Companies all over the globe are trying to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. Even though vaccines have become a regular practice in healthcare, there are still questions left unanswered. This article will address the basics of vaccines: What are they? How do they work? and why are they important?

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Contact Tracing

Contact tracing is a public health practice which is used to investigate and identify persons who may have come into close contact with an infected individual. The practice is used to isolate the outbreak within a business or institution. Additionally, contact tracing offers further information on where and when people are most commonly becoming infected.

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What to do if you are sick during the COVID-19 pandemic

For most illnesses, individuals know how to take care of themselves. However, when an individual develops COVID-19 or becomes symptomatic, it can be a cause for concern. There’s a large risk for others to get infected. Moreover, there’s a risk for worsening symptoms. This article will outline the steps that an individual and their caretakers should take to minimize exposure and monitor symptom development.

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Wearing a mask properly

Facial covers and masks are no novel measure used to minimize the spread of respiratory diseases. Medical professionals use them on a regular basis. However, for the average person, wearing a face mask is unfamiliar. And with this unfamiliarity comes a misunderstanding of how to properly wear and care for face masks. This article will share simple, easy steps everyone can take to improve how they wear their face masks.

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Cleaning & Disinfecting

Minimizing our exposure risk is a layered process with several habits beyond wearing facial covers and physical distancing. In order to continue some in-person activities, it’s essential that individuals prioritize cleaning and disinfection of frequently-touched surfaces. This article will include steps and recommendations for the process of cleaning and disinfection while ensuring germ elimination and user safety.

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Ultraviolet Light Sanitization

At the beginning of the pandemic, healthcare supplies were reaching a shortage. In an effort to combat these limitations, hospitals and other institutions began “re-using” facial covers by practicing Ultraviolet (UV) Light Sanitization. As companies have encountered facial mask shortages, there are still questions about the viability and use of UV Light in Sanitization. This article will outline the basics of UV Light, how it works, and the CDC’s recommendations for a cleaning procedure.

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Proper Hand Washing Procedures

Although hand washing is a simple habit most people learn in early childhood, the process isn’t as simple as one might think. As a measure to minimize exposure risk, it’s essential that we understand the steps and benefits of hand washing and usage of hand sanitizers. This article will outline simple steps for how and when to improve your hand washing and hand sanitizer habits.

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The Science of Hand Sanitizer

Hand sanitizers commonly contain ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and/or isopropyl alcohol. These substances are safe for use on the skin. However, hand sanitizers should never be ingested as the high alcohol concentration can lead to alcohol poisoning. With regular use, the skin might become dry or irritated. Creams, ointments, and lotions can help combat dryness.

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