As you may know it is heavy cold and flu season with a widespread attention to corona virus, COVID-19. Below are some basic but important information that will be helpful to you and the people around you.

• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water. This is one of the best ways your health providers protect themselves from the spread of germs-it will help protect you, too!
• Don’t have access to soap and water? Use hand sanitizers.
• Avoid touching your face, particularly your eyes or nose, with your hands.
• When you or your loved ones are sick, stay home from work and school to prevent infecting others.
• If your child is experiencing acute respiratory illness, including symptoms of fever, cough or shortness of breath, remain home and reschedule appointments.
• Sneezing or coughing into tissues or your elbow are great ways to minimize spread of germs. Always wash your hands with soap and water after you sneeze or cough.
• Unless you are in the healthcare profession or caring for an ill family member or friend, always try to avoid others who are sick.

AND PLEASE let our office know before your appointment if you are not feeling well or have traveled overseas within two weeks of your appointment. This could help us do a proper screening for the health & safety of our staff and patients.

Please contact the office with any questions.

Barry Rotman, MD

925-296-9228