What should you do if your child is sick with COVID-19?
If you think your child is sick with COVID-19, trust your instinct, especially if the child has a cough or fever. Contact your pediatrician, family care practitioner or urgent care clinic if you don't have a doctor, and follow their instructions carefully regarding isolation and testing.
What are the best foods to eat during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Eat fruits, vegetables, legumes (lentils, beans, etc.), nuts and whole grains (such as oats, wheat, brown rice, potatoes, and yams), and foods from animal sources (such as meat, fish, eggs, and milk).
What not to eat during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Avoid foods that are high in salt and sugar. Limit the number of soft drinks and other drinks that are high in sugar. Instead of sweet snacks like cookies, cake, and candy, choose fresh fruits.
How long does it take to recover from COVID-19?
Fortunately, people who have mild to moderate symptoms typically recover in a few days or weeks.
What are some appropriate vegetables to help the immune system during the COVID-19 pandemic?
A Boost from Nutrients Vitamin C: kiwi fruit, red bell peppers, citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit), pineapple, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, spinach. Beta Carotene: sweet potatoes, carrots, yellow/orange squash, dark green leafy veggies.
What are some of the most effective foods to reduce inflammation during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Foods to help you reduce inflammation include: Apples, berries, tomatoes, celery and onions (veggies and fruits) Yogurt, sauerkraut and kombucha (probiotics) Salmon, walnuts and chia seeds (omega-3 fatty acids)
What can you take to lessen the mild COVID-19 symptoms at home?
Using over-the-counter medications when necessary. If you have a high fever, you can take a fever reducer, such as acetaminophen, to help bring it down. If you have body aches, a sore throat or cough, a pain reliever can help lessen the discomfort these symptoms can bring.
What can I drink if I have COVID-19?
Water should be your No. 1 choice for drinking fluids. But you can have other drinks that contain water, such as lemon juice (diluted in water and unsweetened), tea, and coffee. Do not consume too much caffeine, and avoid sweetened fruit juices, syrups, fruit juice concentrates, and any drinks that contain sugar.
Can ibuprofen worsen the symptons of the coronavirus disease?
CDC is currently not aware of scientific evidence establishing a link between NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen) and worsening of COVID‑19.
How long do lingering symptoms last after COVID-19?
Symptoms. People with post-COVID conditions (or long COVID) may experience many symptoms. People with post-COVID conditions can have a wide range of symptoms that can last more than four weeks or even months after infection. Sometimes the symptoms can even go away or come back again.
How long are you most contagious after a COVID-19 infection?
"You've gotta stay home for five days because typically those first five days are when you are the most contagious," Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said. "But in those days six to 10, some people still can be spreading virus."
How long after being infected with COVID-19 may you be protected from reinfection?
In May, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said data has shown that most people infected with COVID are protected from the virus for about one to three months after.