Ever wonder how do doctors not get sick ? There are many precautions doctors take to avoid getting sick, especially during cold and flu season.
When I was an intern, one of my “mentors” said to me very early on…”There are only THREE things expected of you as a physician. If you can abide by these THREE rules, you will be successful in your career endeavors medically speaking.
ONE: Never stop learning. Read all that you can. The minute you slow down is the minute you become a dinosaur. The new medical school graduates will keep you on your toes and if we as a profession are to succeed, you’ll need to have something to teach them.
TWO: Never ever lie. Not ever. If you don’t know something, say you don’t know. There’s no honor in dishonesty.
THREE: Never get sick.”
It took me a while to fully appreciate this last one. At first I thought it just meant that there won’t be anybody to cover me if I was ill. That’s only part of it. I’ve come to find that this also points to how replaceable we are as tools of healing. All too often, we as physicians feel as though we should have more inherent value based largely on how much we work and how much we put into the “job” as it were. Ultimately we are all expendable.
To answer the question literally and directly, we (specialty somewhat dependent) are exposed to a lot more pathogens allowing our immune systems to develop a stronger resistance. But before that happens, we get sick a ton. I was sick for months during my pediatric ER rotations.
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While you probably won’t be working with sick people every day, learning these precautions can be especially helpful when it comes to keeping you and your family healthy.
1. Wash Your Hands Before Touching Objects
Doctors are constantly disinfecting their hands before touching patients and medical devices. That’s because doing so prevents patients from being exposed to germs.
If you think you may have touched cold or flu germs, be sure to wash and disinfect your hands. Disinfect your hands before touching your cell phone, keyboard, door handles, and other things. It can be very easy to forget that an object you touched may be carrying germs, so it’s best to play it safe.
Avoid touching the bathroom door knob. Always use a paper towel to open or close doors after washing your hands.Keep Hand Sanitizer Handy
Doctors always keep alcohol-based hand sanitizers nearby because they provide a quick way to disinfect hands. They also tend to be less irritating to your skin than repeated hand washing.
2. Keep Hand Sanitizer Handy
Doctors always keep alcohol-based hand sanitizers nearby because they provide a quick way to disinfect hands. They also tend to be less irritating to your skin than repeated hand washing.
Typically, hand sanitizers are just as effective at eliminating cold and flu germs as hand washing. The only exception is when your hands are visibly dirty — then you should use a sink.
3. Beware of Airborne Germs
Everybody knows that germs can travel through the air, but many of my patients are surprised to learn that most flu cases are transmitted by coughing, sneezing, and even talking. In fact, the Journal of Infectious Diseases reported that the flu virus can linger in the air at least six feet from a person carrying the illness. So it’s important to keep your distance from anybody showing cold or flu-like symptoms.
4. Get a Flu Shot
Most people think flu vaccinations are only for infants or the elderly. A quick flu shot can save almost anyone days of illness and discomfort. In fact, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices (ACIP) recommends that everyone get a flu vaccine unless they have a medical condition that prevents them from doing so. That’s why most of my colleagues and I get a flu shot every year.
Flu shots are available at doctors’ offices, pharmacies and medical clinics.
5. Start Out Healthy
If there’s one secret I consider the most important, it’s this one — people who start out with good general health have well-functioning immune systems and are less likely to get sick. And even if they do catch a cold or flu, their symptoms typically are less severe and won’t last as long as they would for an unhealthy person.
Most people already know that the main factors in staying healthy are nutrition, exercise, sleep, and low-stress levels. The secret is finding out how to work these healthy habits into your lifestyle.
Luckily, it’s easier than you think. For example, you can slowly start working healthier foods into your meals by adding a favorite vegetable to one meal per day. When it comes to stress, even 10 minutes of meditation or listening to music can do a lot to help you relax. Taking a short walk or lifting weights during your lunch hour is better exercise than doing nothing. Plus getting eight hours of sleep each night will give you the strength to do everything else more easily.
There’s no way to guarantee that you won’t get sick this winter, but following these few steps can significantly increase your odds of staying healthy. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call or visit your primary care physician for advice.
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