Page 8 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - December, 2018

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HEALTH/WELLNESS

Surviving the common cold CTWC events

We are all familiar with the awful realization completely covering DR. BEHRE FOOT CLINIC
that a cold is imminent. A sore throat and runny sss your mouth and nose 8 a.m.-noon Jan. 10, Feb.
nose are usually the first signs, followed by n Wash your hands 5, March 5; 1-4 p.m. Jan.
coughing and sneezing. GET A FLU SHOT after coughing, sneezing 28, Feb. 25, March 18: The
Viruses cause colds and can spread from The Chehalis or blowing your nose Chehalis Tribal Wellness
infected people to others through the air and Tribal Wellness n Disinfect Center’s podiatrist meets
close personal contact. You also can get infected frequently touched your foot care needs.
through contact with feces or respiratory Center has plenty surfaces and objects
secretions from an infected person. This can of flu vaccine. Call such as toys and
happen when you shake hands with someone who 360-273-5504 for doorknobs. DIABETES CLINIC
has a cold or touch a surface such as a doorknob, an appointment. There is no vaccine to Stay tuned for 2019 dates.
that has respiratory viruses on it, then touch your protect you against the
eyes, mouth or nose. common cold.
Adults have an average of two-three colds per COMMUNITY WALK
year, and children have even more. Ways to feel better Noon Jan. 16: Join others
Most people get colds in the winter and spring, There is no cure for a cold, but to feel better: for a fun fitness walk.
but it is possible to get a cold any time of the year. n Get a lot of rest and drink plenty of fluids. Starts at the Chehalis
n Over-the-counter medicines might help
Symptoms usually include ease symptoms but will not make your cold go Tribal Wellness Center.
Those suffering from a cold can typically expect away any faster. Always read the label and use
to have a sore throat, runny nose, coughing, medications as directed. Talk with your provider MAMMOGRAM CLINICS
sneezing, headaches and body aches. or a nurse at the clinic before giving your child 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 25,
Most people recover within about seven- nonprescription cold medicines because some June 27, Sept. 27: Swedish
10 days. Antibiotics are not needed. In fact, a visit medicines contain ingredients that are not Women’s Wellness Clinic.
to the clinic is not typically needed either. recommended for children. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 28,
n Natural remedies might help boost the
Keep yourself safe immune system and/or help with symptoms of Nov. 13: Assured Imaging.
You can help reduce your risk of getting a cold: a cold. Some natural options are dandelion root, Call your health care
provider to schedule.
n Wash hands often with soap and water. ginger, turmeric, cayenne, green tea and zinc.
Wash them for 20 seconds, and help n Antibiotics will not help you recover
young children do the same. If soap from a cold caused by a respiratory POSITIVE PARENTING
and water are not available, use virus. They do not work against
an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. viruses and they may make it 5-7 p.m. Jan. 9-Feb. 27:
Viruses that cause colds can live on harder for your body to fight Positive Indian Parenting
hands. Regular handwashing helps future bacterial infections if you class is a curriculum
protect you from getting sick. take them unnecessarily. developed by the National
n Avoid touching your eyes, nose Indian Child Welfare
and mouth with unwashed hands. When to see a provider Association that provides
Viruses that cause colds can enter You should call the clinic if practical and culturally
your body this way and make you sick. you or your child has one or more specific training for
n Stay away from people who are of these conditions: American Indian and
sick. Sick people can spread n Symptoms that last more than Alaska Native parents.
viruses that cause the common 10 days Location to be determined.
cold through close contact n Symptoms that are severe
with others. or unusual HEALTHY FAMILIES
n If your child is
Don’t spread it younger than 3 months Home Visiting Program:
If you have a cold, you old and has a fever or is Contact Beth Klatush
should follow these tips to lethargic at at 360-709-1627 or
help prevent spreading it to You also should call bklatush@chehalistribe.
other people: the clinic right away if you org.
n Stay at home while you are at high risk for serious
are sick. flu complications and get flu ELDERS CAREGIVER
n Avoid close contact with symptoms such as fever, chills SUPPORT PROGRAM
others, such as hugging, kissing and muscle or body aches. People
or shaking hands. at high risk for flu complications Feb. 26: One-day
n Move away from people before include kids younger than 5, informational conference
coughing or sneezing. ages 65 and older, pregnant at the Gathering Room.
n Cough and sneeze into a tissue women and people with medical Contact Christina Hicks at
then throw it away, or cough and conditions such as asthma, 360-709-1741.
sneeze into your upper shirt sleeve, diabetes and heart disease.