Description

A fever clinic, also known as a fever center or fever screening facility, is a specialized medical facility or area established to assess and manage individuals who may have symptoms of a fever or infectious disease. These clinics play a crucial role during outbreaks of contagious diseases, such as the flu, COVID-19, or other viral illnesses, by helping to identify and isolate potentially infected individuals quickly to prevent the spread of the disease within a healthcare facility or the community at large. Screening and Triage: Fever clinics are often set up at entry points of healthcare facilities or at dedicated locations to screen individuals for symptoms such as fever, cough, and respiratory distress. Trained healthcare personnel assess patients to determine if they are at risk of having a contagious disease. Isolation and Testing: If a person is identified as potentially infected, they may be isolated from the general population and further evaluated. This may include testing for the specific pathogen causing the outbreak, such as a COVID-19 test. Infection Control: Fever clinics follow strict infection control protocols to prevent the spread of disease. This includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by healthcare workers and proper sanitation measures.

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