Our community is being struck by flu, COVID-19, RSV, strep throat, stomach viruses, and other illnesses at a particularly high rate this year and hospitals are feeling the strain. We can’t eliminate all the risks, but here are some things we can do to lessen the burden of cold and flu season on ourselves and the community.
There is a lot of advice out there about how to have a great holiday. There are tips for amateur bakers, enthusiastic DIYers, and Hallmark movie marathoners, but some tips are helpful for almost everybody. We’d like to share a few reminders to help everybody stay healthy enough to enjoy whatever traditions they have this time of year.
Check out our Q&A on RSV so you can stay informed if you think you or a loved one might have it and find ways to protect your health this season.
This week is Children’s Book Week! Check out a few of our favorite books that promote the importance of public health and encourage others to get involved in making their community a better place.
If you plan to enjoy more traditional festivities this year, we hope you have fun! Just remember that it's still important to consider ways you can stay safe as we enter cold and flu season and as cases of COVID-19 are still being reported. It’s also a good idea to brush up on some safety reminders if you plan to trick-or-treat.
