The Cold and Flu season, which normally peaks in the fall and winter months, will be here before you know it. With the COVID-19 virus still active, we should expect to see an increase in sicknesses and testing. According to the CDC, the 2019-20 influenza season resulted in 39 million to 56 million illnesses. Virus awareness and protection is everyone’s responsibility. Are you ready?
like the common cold, usually come and go within a few days. But the flu (influenza) and COVID-19 are viruses that can cause serious health problems. You can help prevent being prone to these viruses by adopting healthy habits and by using medicines and vaccines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to combat and help prevent the flu. It’s important that you keep your hands washed and cover your mouth by coughing or sneezing in your shirt or elbow.
you are at high risk for respiratory complications and you have flu-like and/or COVID symptoms — or if you have similar symptoms that do not improve. People at risk may include:
If you are generally healthy, here’s how to tell if you have a condition that may require physician care.
It’s important to have your facility stocked up on items needed for in person patient visits as well as products needed for testing.
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