Coronavirus Update Vol. 2

Hi all!

After careful consideration with my family, I have decided to close the office on Tuesdays and Fridays this week and next week, then re-evaluate. This is my current plan, but this is a day-to-day situation that seems to be changing fast. My main goal is to keep you safe as well as myself and my family. If anything changes, I will continue to update everyone through email and social media. I have posted links below so you can follow on Facebook and Instagram. 

If you have an appointment scheduled for this Friday or next week (Tuesday and Friday), I will reach out to you to get rescheduled. If you don't want to come by the office, I can make myself available to talk on the phone or FaceTime if you need any recommendations or information that I can offer.

I posted the original email below so you can review the precautions I am taking in the office. I also have latex gloves that I can use if you request, otherwise I will continue to sanitize my hands between each patient. If you have any questions, please reach out.

-Drew
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***Coronavirus update***

Coronavirus is a category of viruses that have been known since the 1960s and most often presents as a common cold. This mutation, known as COVID-19, is new to humans and seems to have properties that make it particularly infectious.

While it's true that the majority of people infected with COVID-19 will present with symptoms no different than a common cold or the flu, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems or a history of cardiovascular/respiratory illness seem to be hit particularly hard. The good news is COVID-19 doesn't seem to affect children in nearly the same way, however, the bad news is that may mean they can spread it without obvious symptoms.

Because nobody has immunity, we're seeing COVID-19 spread rapidly. The exponentially increasing cases mean more people getting sick and the small portion of infected who need medical assistance can overwhelm the healthcare system. That's why you're hearing a lot about social distancing - limiting contact with others, particularly in large groups where a virus like COVID-19 can spread easily. That's why schools are being cancelled and large gatherings are suspended. If we can slow down the spread of COVID-19 then we'll have the time and resources necessary to better treat everyone who needs medical assistance, hence reducing the complications and fatalities.

The best thing we can do is to practice good public health efforts like regularly washing our hands, avoid touching our faces, and limit close contact with people. Strengthen your immune system by making sure you're getting a good night's rest, eating well, cutting out sugar, reducing stress, and supplementing with Vitamins A, C and D. If you're feeling unwell, stay home from school/work and minimize your exposure to others, especially those most at risk. 

As our patients know, chiropractic helps the immune system, so don't forget to keep your regular chiropractic appointment. Please know I am well prepared to protect you through regular hand sanitizing and appropriate sanitizing of chiropractic tables and other surfaces throughout the office. If you're feeling unwell, particularly with any respiratory symptoms, I ask that you take the recommendation to recover at home.

Ultimately, this is about preparation, not panic.

The precautions that I will take in the office include:

• Sanitizing table down between each patient.

• Not shaking hands with you when entering/leaving the office.

• Sanitizing high traffic surfaces.

• Disabling the water dispenser.

• I will keep my office door open to limit unnecessary touching of a high traffic area.

• I will make sure the bathrooms have adequate soap and paper towels to wash/dry your hands.

• Sanitizing and putting the children's toys away for now.

These measures are being taken on top of the universal precautions already in place at Jamison Family Chiropractic. If anything changes, I will keep you updated via email/website/social media.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.

-Drew