COVID-19 Resources
Find the latest updates at www.HawaiiCOVID19.com.
Making healthy choices every day can improve your overall health and reduce your risk for many chronic diseases. Start living healthy at home by staying active, eating nutritious foods, and living tobacco-free.
- STAY ACTIVE – Regular physical activity can boost your body’s ability to fight off illnesses and can improve your mental health by reducing feelings of stress and anxiety.
- EAT NUTRITIOUS FOODS – Stress and boredom may have you reaching for junk food, but maintaining a well-balanced diet and staying hydrated with water will help you feel good.
- QUIT SMOKING – The Hawaii Tobacco Quitline can help you quit smoking and vaping. They provide counseling, nicotine patches, gum, and lozenges at no cost, and the services are available for adults and youth, ages 13+.
- 1-800-QUIT NOW or 1-800-784-8669
- HawaiiQuitline.org
FOR PEOPLE AT RISK FOR SEVERE ILLNESS FROM COVID-19
CHRONIC DISEASES
Older adults and people who have chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, or asthma are at higher risk for developing serious health problems from COVID-19. In addition to everyday preventive measures, take these steps to help protect yourself:
- Continue to take your medications on time and as directed
- Make sure you have at least a 30-day supply of your medications and supplies
- Continue to monitor your blood pressure and blood sugar regularly
- Follow your doctor’s recommendations for diet and exercise while maintaining physical distancing precautions
- Contact your doctor immediately if you feel sick or have concerns about your condition
- If you don’t have a doctor, contact your nearest community health center
- Call 9-1-1 immediately if an emergency occurs. Seek care during emergencies for life-saving treatment.
Emergency Care for Heart Disease During COVID-19 PSA
Maintaining Heart Health During COVID-19 PSA
CANCER AND IMMUNOCOMPROMISED
If you are undergoing cancer treatment, or have a weakened immune system, you are more likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19. In addition to everyday preventive measures, take action to help protect yourself:
- Stay home as much as possible
- Continue medications or treatment as directed
- Make sure you have at least a 30-day supply of your medications
- Maintain contact with your healthcare team if you are receiving cancer treatment
- Contact your doctor immediately if you feel sick or develop symptoms
https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/risk-factors/weakened-immune-systems.html
Regular Screening is Still Important
If you had an appointment for screening that was postponed or canceled, talk to your healthcare team about when to reschedule. Your provider can discuss balancing the risks and benefits of being screened now or postponing for a later date, considering your personal and family history, other risk factors, and the timing of your last screening test.
SMOKING AND VAPING
Smoking and vaping may increase your chances of getting sick because bringing your hand to your mouth repeatedly can transfer the virus to your body. Smoking damages your lungs and weakens your immune system, making you more likely to become seriously ill and require hospitalization if you get COVID-19.
- Quit smoking and vaping now to reduce your risk. The Hawaii Tobacco Quitline can help. They provide counseling, nicotine patches, gum, and lozenges at no cost, and the services are available for adults and youth, ages 13+.
- 1-800-QUIT NOW or 1-800-784-8669
- HawaiiQuitline.org
For more information on these and other groups at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, visit the CDC website.
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