Tips to Safely Enter Phase 3 from Chicago ER Doctor

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Health

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Health

As Chicago enters Phase 3, safety is key. Harnessing medical insight coupled with the resource of mass communication, what may seem as an awkward adjustment post June 3rd may be less of a transition. Top tips to safely open our communities include:

QUESTIONS TO ASK
What does our new normal look like? What precautions should take place? What should we expect from businesses ensuring an overall decrease in virus transmission? Dr. Colbert can expand the conversation of safety precautions in different environments i.e. restaurants, shopping centers, childcare facilities, parks, and pools by revisiting early COVID-19 March highlights and the amazing progress we have made as a community. 

GET CREATIVE
The medical industry heavily relies on the media to provide a timely outlet for clear and concise information that is ever changing. Implementing healthy alternatives of person to person interactions is important and will ultimately translate to less ER visits after June 3rd if the guidelines are followed. Again, it is imperative to expand the conversation of safety precautions in different environments i.e. restaurants, shopping centers, childcare facilities, parks, and pools. Summer is nearly here, and people need to get out, Dr. Colbert can expand on what you can do to get fresh air, exercise, have fun in the sun but do so safely.

BE AWARE
Dr. Colbert wants parents and/or guardians to be aware that there are unique pediatric cases that have recently challenged the emergency medicine community with a viral like syndrome labeled, “multi-system inflammatory syndrome.” This condition is noted within the wake of COVID-19 recently seen in pediatric patients which mimics another inflammatory condition “Kawasaki disease,” however, this multi-system inflammatory syndrome presents with non-specific symptoms such as: fever, sore throat, lab abnormalities and rash.  It is important for parents to communicate with their pediatrician about these concerns to identify if further lab work may be required.

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