Urban Health Issues by Richard V. Crume

Author:Richard V. Crume
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: ABC-CLIO

If you are a patient in a hospital or other healthcare facility, you should be cautious about HAIs, which can quickly spread among patients and healthcare workers. Some steps to avoid HAIs include (1) talking with your doctor about your HAI concerns and asking what measures are being taken to protect you; (2) insisting that all the people you come into contact with wash their hands before touching you; (3) asking what types of tests will be performed to be sure that you are receiving the right antibiotic; (4) becoming familiar with the signs and symptoms of infection, such as redness, pain, drainage, or fever; (5) notifying your doctor immediately if you are having a problem with diarrhea; and (6) avoiding complications by getting vaccinated against the flu and other infections.

If you are feeling ill or have symptoms of an infection, seek medical attention right away. In particular, the Mayo Clinic recommends seeing your doctor if you experience any of the following:

being bitten by an animal

having trouble breathing

coughing for more than a week

having a severe headache with fever

experiencing a rash or swelling

having unexplained or prolonged fever

experiencing sudden vision problems

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