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Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Information from CDC
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) updated its COVID Guidelines because the U.S. is seeing far fewer hospitalizations and deaths associated with COVID-19 and because we have more tools than ever to combat flu, COVID, and RSV.
As part of the guidance, CDC provides active recommendations on core prevention steps and strategies:
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Wear a well-fitted mask (e.g. KN95)
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Practicing good hygiene by covering coughs and sneezes, washing or sanitizing hands often, and cleaning frequently touched surfaces.
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Staying home when you are sick(no longer a required 5days). “The recommendations suggest returning to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, symptoms are improving overall, and if a fever was present, it has been gone without use of a fever-reducing medication.”
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Once people resume normal activities, they are encouraged to take additional prevention strategies for the next 5 days to curb disease spread such as wearing a mask 5 for days and taking steps for cleaner air, such as bringing in more fresh outside air, purifying indoor air, or gathering outdoors.
For further information, please visit www.cdc.gov.
If you have any additional questions, feel free to email Dozene Guishard, Director of Health and Wellness at guishardd@carterburdennetwork.org or Clewert Sylvester, Health and Wellness Assistant Director at sylvesterc@carterburdennetwork.org
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