The dedicated Pharmacists at Howe Sound Pharmacy are available to answer any questions you may have about the Coronavirus COVID-19 and your Health Care.
Below is some helpful information for you and your family.
Tips on staying healthy…
Wash your hands frequently
Coronavirus is transmitted via larger liquid droplets when a person coughs or sneezes. The virus can enter through the eyes, nose or throat if you are in close contact with these droplets. Because it can be spread by touch if a person has used their hands to cover their mouth or nose when they cough it’s recommended you cough or sneeze into your arm and wash your hands with soap and water regularly.
Even if you were to somehow touch something, like a doorknob, that has droplets with coronavirus in it, washing your hands before touching your face or mouth will reduce the risk of that virus getting into your body.
Keep your vaccines up to date
Because of the unknowns surrounding COVID-19 people are highly concerned about how to protect themselves. However, in British Columbia more people are currently infected with the flu and with recent outbreaks of measles over the past few years, it’s a good a time as any to make sure your vaccinations are up to date to protect yourself from these known diseases with one of our best defences, vaccination.
Avoid contact with people who are ill and don’t visit others when you are ill
Help stop the spread of illness, if you are feeling unwell stay at home and where possible, avoid those who are unwell. Recently, our Provincial health authorities are also asking people who have recently visited, or who have been in close contact with someone who has recently visited the Hubei province in China, to call public health officials and self-isolate for 14 days.
Consider wearing a face mask if you are sick
We’re seeing a lot of demand for face masks, but remember that while mask can help prevent transmission of illness from a sick person to others, their use is likely less effective in the community in preventing someone from getting sick.
If you are worried you have been exposed to the COVID-19, contact your primary care provider.
Anyone concerned that they may have been exposed to, or are experiencing symptoms of the novel coronavirus, should contact their primary care provider, local public health office, or call 8-1-1.
B.C.’s pharmacists are also accessible in the vast majority of communities across the province and are available to provide timely health-care advice and information.
Michael Mui
Communications Specialist
BC Pharmacy Association
For additional information here’s a link to The Government of Canada Page about Coronavirus COVID-19
