Living with a COVID-19 Positive Person
Home is often thought of as a refuge; but COVID-19, unfortunately, is changing that for some families. When a family member tests positive for COVID-19, the entire household is at high risk. In fact, the leading cause of COVID-19 spread is transmission among cohabitants.
So how can you protect yourself best?
Read this advice from Tufts Medical Center Infection Preventionist Shira Doron, MD.
Vaccine Voices
Each week we are featuring staff members who have received the vaccine. Hear in their own words why they chose to be vaccinated and what they say to others who are considering it. This week we have:
Stephanie Chan, a board-certified music therapist with Merrimack Valley Hospice, offers her thoughts in Mandarin and English.
Jenny Ruan, MD, Tufts Medical Center OB/GYN, shares her experience in Cantonese and Englishand also speaks about pregnancy and the vaccine in Cantonese and English.
Stories of Resilience
Dr. Eric Silverman, Pulmonary Critical Care Physician and Chair of the New England Quality Care Alliance (NEQCA) Board of Trustees, recently volunteered his time to care for COVID-19 patients in Tufts MC ICUs. Read about his experience and plans to assist other Wellforce hospitals.
Vaccine Resources in Multiple Languages
Visit Wellforce’s vaccine webpage at www.wellforce.org/covidvaccine to review the resources available to you. You will find an in-depth Q&A document, videos and a shorter FAQ translated into multiple languages. Feel free to share the information with your staff, colleagues, friends and family.
Schedule a Vaccine Expert
If you or your colleagues have questions about the vaccine, our experts are here to help. Ask your manager or vice president to arrange a visit from our Infectious Diseases specialists and other clinicians.