5 Tips For Staying Healthy This Cold and Flu Season

October 5, 2020RoweDocs Services

5 Tips For Staying Healthy This Cold and Flu Season

With cold and flu season rapidly approaching, while the fight to stop COVID-19 is still ongoing, it’s more important than ever to take steps to protect yourself against illness. Listed below are 5 tips to keep you and your family healthy this year:

GET THE FLU SHOT

Protect yourself and your family from catching the flu this year by getting vaccinated. While members of your family from every age group can benefit from the flu shot, it is especially beneficial to those over the age of 50.

WASH YOUR HANDS

Not only does washing your hands help to protect you from catching a cold or the flu, it is also one of the most important ways to protect yourself from COVID-19. Carry hand sanitizer with you and use it when you are unable to wash your hands.

DON’T TOUCH YOUR FACE

Avoid touching your face to lower the risk of contracting an illness, as well as spreading it. Whenever you do touch your face be sure to only do so with clean hands and then wash them again afterward.

PREPARE YOUR HOME

Prepare your home for cold and flu season by ensuring that you have a functioning thermometer as well as over-the-counter medications like cough syrup, decongestants, and pain relievers. Read the instructions on medicine ahead of time in order to avoid mix-ups while you are ill.

DISINFECT YOUR AREA

Viruses can live outside the body and on surfaces, making it important to disinfect surfaces in your home and workplace. This will help to fight the spread of germs and reduce the risk of infection.

Cold, Flu, or COVID-19?

Unfortunately, the symptoms of the cold, flu, and COVID-19 are similar. If you’re unsure about your symptoms, or you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, our board-certified physicians can help you. We can assess your symptoms and help you decide what actions to take.

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