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How to navigate the flu, COVID and fertility

How to navigate the flu, COVID and fertility - Flu, COVID and fertility safety tipsOur Southern California fertility clinic wants to help patients learn how to stay safe when it comes to the flu, COVID and fertility. While COVID and the flu are both serious viruses, there are straightforward ways to protect yourself. From wearing a mask to getting the flu vaccine, we provide simple safety protocols that can help ensure you have a healthy pregnancy when you conceive.

Flu, COVID and fertility safety tips

An important aspect of fertility is your health. As such, you want to be as vigilant as possible in protecting yourself from contracting the flu or COVID. Luckily, following safety tips for COVID can also help combat the flu.

Wash your hands for 20 seconds. When it comes to the flu, COVID and fertility, we recommend washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. When soap and water aren’t around, use a hand sanitizer that’s at least 60% alcohol.

Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. As germs can enter your body through your eyes, nose and mouth, avoid touching your face as much as possible.

Make sure you socially distance. Keeping at least six feet between yourself and others can protect you from airborne respiratory droplets that can contain viruses like the flu and COVID.

Wear a mask. Wearing a mask can also help. This is especially important when you can’t practice social distancing.

The team at our Southern California fertility clinic hopes these tips help keep you healthy on your path to parenthood.

Additional tips to prevent the flu

One of the best ways to stay healthy during flu season is getting the flu vaccine. This vaccine reduces your chance of catching the flu and requiring hospitalization. It also saves healthcare resources for those with COVID. Your doctor can help you determine where to get the flu vaccine.

In addition to the above tips for the flu, COVID and fertility, we recommend telling your doctor if you develop any flu or COVID symptoms. Your doctor can then help you determine the cause of your symptoms and ensure you receive the care you need.

The doctors at our Southern California fertility clinic are here to offer guidance as you take steps to stay healthy while building your family.

Contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment.

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