Tips on Staying Healthy During the Winter Season

Post author:Family Medical Centers
Post published:January 20, 2021
Post category:Preventative Medicine

Staying Healthy During the Winter Season

This winter, more than ever, people are concerned about staying healthy throughout the cold-weather months. In the winter, people tend to get sick more often. People spend more time inside when it’s cold, and viruses can often survive longer in lower temperatures. Together, these side effects of the winter season can lead to more sickness.

Thankfully, there are many strategies that you can implement to boost your health in the winter. These tips will decrease your chances of infection and keep your immune system strong.

Get the Flu Vaccine.

Receiving your flu shot each year is important for protection against the flu virus. The vaccine will give you a small, inactive dose of the year’s flu virus. This allows your body to produce the antibodies required to fight off the flu.

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Know the Difference Between COVID-19, the Flu, and a Cold

Post author:Family Medical Centers
Post published:January 10, 2021
Post category:Illness

The Difference Between COVID-19, the Flu, and a Cold

During the winter, cases of the flu and the common cold become more frequent. This year, we have the added complication of the COVID-19 pandemic. With some overlapping symptoms, it can be difficult to tell whether you’re experiencing a cold, the flu, or COVID-19. While the only sure way to know if you have COVID-19 is to receive a test, you can stay informed about the differences between the common viral infections.

Comparing the Flu and COVID-19

The flu is a viral infection that shouldn’t be taken lightly. In serious cases, it can lead to hospitalization or even death. Thankfully, shots are available each year to offer protection against the infection. The vaccine will provide an inactive dose of the virus so that your body can create the antibodies that you need to fend off the illness.

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