Dr. Seema Yasmin describes COVID-19 symptoms, prevention strategies, and what to do if you get infected. She explains why knowing what signs to look out for and when to seek medical attention are important for protecting yourself and your loved ones. Specific questions answered in this video include:
0:00 Introduction 0:34 What does it mean if you have COVID-19? 0:59 What are symptoms of COVID-19? 1:55 What are some complications caused by COVID-19? 2:14 What are long-term consequences of COVID-19? 2:53 Who is at risk for severe illness from COVID-19? 3:21 How do I confirm I am positive for COVID-19? 4:19 How do I monitor at home? 5:03 At what point do I seek medical treatment? 6:00 How is COVID-19 treated? 7:01 How is COVID-19 prevented? 7:40 When will the pandemic end?
The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 11/5/2021. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.
Dr. Seema Yasmin is an Emmy-award winning journalist, medical doctor and author of four books. She trained in medicine at the University of Cambridge and in journalism at the University of Toronto. Dr. Yasmin is director of the Stanford Health Communication Initiative. She served as an officer in the Epidemic Intelligence Service at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is a medical analyst for CNN.
This video is a production of the Stanford Center for Health Education team, in collaboration with Stanford Medicine, Stanford Center for Professional Development, and Stanford Medicine Education Technology Team.
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