Flu season is here. If you are experiencing any of the flu-like symptoms, it is best to stay at home. Symptoms include fever, runny nose, coughing, and more.
The main way the flu viruses are spread is through the respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. These droplets land on surfaces and then will be transmitted through touch. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Keep your hands washed with anti-bacterial soap or use products like Germ-ex to sanitize your hands. The flu virus can live for two hours or longer on surfaces including doorknobs, pens, money, counter-tops, etc.
If you have had a fever in the last 24 hours, the dentist will most likely prefer for you to cancel your appointment. One sneeze is all it takes to infect other patients, along with the rest of the dental staff. Although dental professionals wear protective barriers such as gloves and masks, it doesn’t mean that is always enough to stop them from getting infected. If you are sick, please contact your dentist office before attending your appointment. Broken appointment fees will be waived when you are sick and contagious.