A review of how to safely put on, take off, and store your reusable face mask. With case numbers remaining high, wearing masks properly and safely remains important. I created this video for my former elementary/high school so it is suitable for kids and families. I use a Hello Kitty x Disney Princess mask to demo!
Tag: health tips
Indoor allergies versus respiratory infections (Breakfast Television Interview)
As we spend more time inside, some of us will be experiencing symptoms of indoor allergies. It’s important to be able to distinguish between allergies and respiratory illnesses (including the flu, colds, and COVID-19), and to have strategies to manage your allergies. Check out our chat!
How to celebrate Halloween safely (Breakfast Television Interview)
Dr. Lu shares tips on how to have a safe Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s time for the Flu Shot (Breakfast Television Interview)
Dr. Yvette Lu explains why the COVID-19 pandemic makes it particularly important to get the flu vaccine this year.
Protect yourself from low air quality (Breakfast Television Interview)
Air quality remains low here from wildfire smoke. Here are some quick tips to keep yourself safe while it remains smoky.
(Approx 3 minutes)
For more detailed information, also check out my longer video on staying safe from wildfire smoke:
Wildfire Smoke Safety Tips (Video)
Wildfire smoke is spreading in our area. Stay safe with these wildfire smoke safety tips!
- What are symptoms of smoke inhalation?
- Who is at highest risk of smoke inhalation symptoms?
- How to tell the difference between symptoms from wildfire smoke and COVID-19?
- What are tips to stay safe and reduce exposure to wildfire smoke?
Watch and share to help everyone stay safe and healthy!
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This video is provided for informational purposes only. This video does not create a patient-physician relationship between you and any person in the video, and is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or care, nor intended to be a substitute for any of the foregoing.
How to prepare for the flu season during a pandemic (Breakfast Television Interview)
Fall is coming and we need to think about getting the flu shot. Here’s why it’s especially important to get the flu vaccine this year.
Also, how to tell the difference between COVID-19 and the flu, and tips on how to stay healthy during flu season.
How To Gather Safely (Breakfast Television Interview)
COVID-19 cases are rising again as we are seeing more people. Here are tips on how to gather safely so that we can keep the number of cases low.
✅ Keep your groups small
✅ Stay in your own group & know everyone’s contact info
✅ Avoid gathering with different groups every day
✅ Stay physically distant
✅ Choose outdoor activities
Check out the interview for more details!
“Time Space People Place”: How to decide what is safe to do as we open up (video)
How do we decide what activities are safe to do during the pandemic? Which activities are still too risky? It is confusing to know what we can and can’t do now that things are opening up. In this video, I go over a simple method that uses the phrase “Time Space People Place” to assess risk, so we can make informed decisions about what activities we choose to do when we leave our homes.
Debunking COVID-19 myths (Breakfast Television Interview)
Will warmer weather make COVID-19 go away?
Do home remedies work?
Should we take Vitamin D to prevent COVID-19?
Can flushing the toilet spread COVID-19?
These questions and more discussed on today’s chat!