{"id":173,"date":"2020-03-23T12:22:49","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T12:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/?p=173"},"modified":"2020-04-16T16:58:57","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T16:58:57","slug":"dentist-bellingham-lowering-your-risk-of-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/dentist-bellingham-lowering-your-risk-of-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips From a Dentist To Lower Your Risk of Exposure To COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\"A<\/a>They say the best defense is good offense, and that certainly applies to staying healthy during flu season and COVID-19. And, without a doubt, the best \u201cgame plan\u201d comes from the Centers For Disease Control, who determine the most effective strategies for preventing the spread. From there, healthcare providers such as a doctor or dentist in Bellingham<\/a> are in a great position to share that information with the community. And, particularly right now, people should be using both local and national resources for the most up-to-date health information available. Keep reading for a helpful summary of 5 tips from the CDC for how to protect yourself and others from viruses like COVID-19.\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Wash Your Hands Regularly<\/h2>\r\nHand-washing is not only about frequency (although that\u2019s important as well). It\u2019s equally about doing it the right way so that it\u2019s effective<\/em>. Be sure to wash at least 20 seconds with soap and water and thoroughly rub your fingertips, nails, in between your fingers, and the front and back of your hands.\r\n\r\nAlso, your soap doesn\u2019t need to be anti-bacterial, which only kills bacteria and offers no added advantage for viruses like COVID-19 or cold and flu. Regular soap is the best choice.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s important to wash your hands when:\r\n