Life Kit The Grandparents Want To See You. Is It Worth The Risk In A Pandemic?
Jul 16, 2020
Raveena Kular, an epidemiologist and infectious disease physician from Los Angeles, shares her insights on visiting elderly relatives during the pandemic. She discusses vital safety measures like social distancing and the importance of assessing personal health risks. Kular explains the accuracy of COVID-19 tests and their implications, especially for immunocompromised individuals. The conversation emphasizes outdoor gatherings as a safer option while advocating for mask-wearing to protect family health, creating a practical guide for loved ones.
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Assess Risk Before Visiting
- Assess your own social distancing practices and mask usage.
- Consider pre-existing conditions of elderly relatives before visiting.
Underlying Health Conditions and COVID-19 Risk
- People with certain conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and lung disease are 12 times more likely to die from COVID-19.
- Smoking also increases the risk of contracting and experiencing severe COVID-19 outcomes.
Preparations Two Weeks Before Visiting
- Two weeks before visiting, avoid crowds, wear a mask and face shield, and practice social distancing.
- Get a PCR test and an antibody test to assess your COVID-19 status.