COVID-19 Prevention
You can take steps to protect the health of you and your family, here are some helpful links:
- If you are worried about your pets, click here for more information.
- Dealing with the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) can be very stressful for adults and children. For more information on how to talk to your kids, click here.
- Download “10 things you can do to manage your COVID-19 symptoms at home”, in English and Spanish.
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading, but do not panic, these simple steps can help protect you, your family and your community. For more information, click on the link that applies: English, Spanish, Creole and Portuguese.
- If you are a Central Falls or Pawtucket resident without a primary care doctor and are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please call 855-843-7620. Click here for information in Creole, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- Does your child need a COVID test? For more information in English and Spanish.
- The CDC has updated isolation and quarantine recommendations for the public. For more information click here
The best way to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is to:
- Cover your mouth when you cough. Use your arm so your hand doesn’t spread the illness.
- Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer often.
- Stay home when you have a fever and difficulty breathing or have fever with a bad cough that won’t go away. The only exception is to get medical care.
- Limit travel or avoid gatherings with more than 10 people per the CDC and RI Department of Health
- To learn more about CDC best practices on how to protect yourself, click here.
Steps that you can take to help you get better:
- Get plenty of rest
- Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer often.
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Take acetaminophen (Tylenol®) to reduce fever and pain. Please note: children younger than 2 should not be given any over-the-counter cold medications without first speaking with their doctor first
- Wear a facemask or cloth face cover when you are around others. Use masks and face covers with caution around children.
- If you are 65 years and older, pregnant, or have a health problem such as a chronic disease or a weak immune system call your doctor to let them know about your symptoms and to discuss if you need to be examined. Make a plan with your doctor for regular check ins and discuss what to do if your symptoms get worse.
- Call your doctor if you have any questions about your illness, or if your symptoms are concerning, not going away, or getting worse.
- Call 911 if you have emergency warning signs. Tell the dispatch personnel that you may have COVID-19
For more information on COVID-19 Patient Resources, click here.
Please call us first before you come in.