Pediatric hospital beds in Michigan are filling up. Hospitals are urging the public to help slow the spread of respiratory illnesses. Here’s what you can do to help:
DON’T: Seek hospital emergency care for non-emergency medical conditions.
DO: Seek hospital emergency care if symptoms are worrisome and emergency care is needed. Emergency medical conditions can include difficulty breathing, dehydration, and worsening symptoms.
DO: Immediately get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses: www.vaccines.gov
DO: Be patient if seeking care through a hospital emergency department. Wait times may be high.
DO: Consider having your children wear a mask in public places (including school) when you know local case rates of respiratory illnesses are high.
DO: Practice frequent and proper hand washing and stay home if you’re not feeling well.
Read more from the Michigan Health & Hospital Association: https://bit.ly/3UlOBL7
Original source can be found here.
