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Covid-19 infection is all different from other viral diseases around the world as said by scientists, doctors and healthcare workers. Everyone must have knowledge on how to prevent getting infected as well as know the treatment of the viral infection.
Unlike other co-morbidities, the Cancer patients are more prone to catching Covd-19 due to their weak immunity. The medical experts advise cancer patients to keep their medicines in stock and be sure that you are taking medications and check up on a regular basis. Also, ensure sanitizing household items.
The best is to see a doctor immediately if you feel any Covid 19 symptoms.
The National Foundation for Cancer Research has updated the information regarding this issue on their website.
The cancer patients can follow these tips to stay protected from Covid-19:
- Stay indoors and follow social distancing when you step outside. This will automatically reduce your risk of infection.
- No hand shaking. Wash your hands with soap or apply sanitizer to hands every time you touch unclean surfaces either inside or outside your home.
- Getting in contact with most touched objects is the frequent way of people getting infected by the coronavirus. So, stay away from it.
- Set up a routine in your home to change clothes and shoes before stepping into other clean areas of your house, and take out separate clothes and shoes when you step outside your home.
- Ensure that you are wearing face masks in crowded or enclosed places, such as hospitals, airplanes, restaurants or buses. Mostly infected persons don’t have symptoms; someone may look healthy but can be just as contagious as a highly symptomatic individual.
- Eat well and get plenty of sleep, which makes your immune system strong.
- Be careful that you don’t lose weight. You need to take in abundant amounts of water and foods with plentiful protein, along with high levels of fresh vegetables and fruits.
- Intake of nutritious meals could provide the building body to make antibodies and other tools to prevent and fight against the coronavirus.
- Wash your hands after touching pets or animals, taking out garbage.
- Wash your hands before and after treating any wound or cut.
- Do light exercise, yoga or meditation in the morning. It will keep you healthy and positive.
- Continue your treatment for cancer and consult doctors, preferably online.
