Dr. Steven Mickley Community Health Resource Section of the Greenwich Hospital Medical Library: Protect Yourself (COVID-19, Flu, Lyme Disease, Zika)

COVID-19 is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. Stay alert & informed, DO NOT PANIC.

COVID Vaccine Information:

-  CDC Vaccine FAQ

- Schedule an appointment & check eligibility for CT state or NY state 

- Greenwich Hospital Sign Up and Vaccination Information

Latest public health information available at the CDC website: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC

Latest research findings available at the National Institute of Health website: https://www.nih.gov/health-information/coronavirus

Latest COVID-19 news relevant to CT: https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus  & GreenwichCT.gov

Debunking Common Myths about COVID-19 from World Health Organization

Unemployment Assistance: Career One Stop & USA.gov *Filing for unemployment in CT or NY:          CT Department of Labor or NYS Department of Labor

Specific Groups:

 Business Owners: Small Business Reopening Resource Guide

 Families/Educators:  Resources for Supporting At Home Education & Understanding COVID-19 for Parents and Kids

 Seniors: AARP.org & National Council on Aging

Helpful and Printable PDFs:

Symptoms of COVID-19 Vaccines

Face Covering & DIY Mask Tutorial

COVID-19 Daily Schedule for Families

Getting Your Household Ready for COVID-19 

Taking Care of Mental Health During Quarantine

Read more about Lyme disease and how to protect yourself:

• Lyme Disease
• Stop Ticks
• For Parents
  • Lyme Disease
  • Tick Removal: A Step-by-Step Guide
• For Teens
  • Lyme Disease
  • What's My Lyme Disease Risk?
• For Kids
  • Lyme Disease
  • Hey! A Tick Bit Me!
• American Lyme Disease Foundation

Read more about the flu and how to protect yourself:

• Key Facts About the Flu
• Preventive Steps
• Misconceptions About Flu Vaccines
• Cold, Flu, or Allergy?
• People at High Risk of Complications
• For Kids
• What to Do If...
  • You Get Sick
  • You're Caring for Someone Sick

Read more about Zika virus and how to protect yourself:

• Zika Virus
• All You Need to Know in One Page
• Treatment
• How to Protect Against Mosquito Bites (PDF)
• If You Are Traveling
  • In the U.S.
  • Outside the U.S.
  • Mosquito Bite Prevention for Travelers (PDF)
• If You Are Pregnant
  • 5 Things to Know About Zika and Pregnancy
  • Zika Virus and Pregancy (3 minute video)
  • Microcephaly & Other Birth Defects