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Daylight saving time will begin on Sunday, March 14, at 2 a.m. in those areas of the U.S. that recognize daylight saving time. This is when clocks are set ahead one hour.\n <\/p>\n

Along with changing your clocks, it’s a good time to make a home safety checklist. Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, and replace batteries if needed. It’s also a good time to refresh your home first-aid kit, check for expired medication, and ensure your family has a plan in case of illness or an emergency.<\/p>\n

Dr. Casey Clements, an emergency medicine physician at Mayo Clinic, says while COVID-19 infections are beginning to decrease due to widespread safety protocols and rollouts of COVID-19 vaccines, it’s important to stay vigilant and be prepared.<\/p>\n

“Having a plan for what you would do if you or your family gets infected is incredibly important. And that’s having a plan for how would you get food? Do you have medications on hand? Do you have the ability to take care of yourself with the things that you need?”Watch: Dr. Casey Clements discusses emergency planning during COVID-19.<\/p>\n

“Any prescript<\/a>ion medications that a patient has, they want to make sure they have an adequate supply,” says Dr. Clements. “And if you have COVID-19, it’s not like you can run out to the pharmacy, as you would be putting people at risk. Along with any prescriptions, I am a strong advocate that people should always have ibuprofen or acetaminophen, or both.”<\/p>\n

A fever may be a sign of illness and a common symptom of COVID-19 infection. Dr. Clements says having a working thermometer in your home can help you know if your temperature is elevated.<\/p>\n

“It is very common that people come to the Emergency Department and say they have a fever, and they don’t have a thermometer and haven’t had a way to measure that. It is helpful as a way to take care of yourself to know if you do have elevated temperature.”Basic first-aid supplies and medications include:<\/p>\n