There are plenty of things to be stressed about but staying healthy this holiday season shouldn’t be one of them.

There are many ways to protect yourself and your family during celebrations and gatherings. According to Kaiser Permanente, there are three tips for safely celebrating this holiday season:

1. GET THE UPDATED COVID-19 BOOSTER AND FLU SHOT.

Both the Covid-19 booster and flu shot give greater protection during the winter months.

2. LEARN TO RECOGNIZE COLD, FLU, OR COVID-19 SYMPTOMS.

Knowing the symptoms of a cold, flu, or Covid-19 and how to feel better is the first defense to feeling well as soon as possible. If you’re still unsure if you have a cold, flu, or Covid-19, Kaiser Permanente recommends trying an e-visit and starting with a home antigen test to determine if you have Covid-19.

3. PRACTICE HEALTHY HABITS.

Practicing healthy habits is essential to staying well.  Washing your hands, wearing a mask, and staying home when sick are steps to take to avoid getting sick and giving sickness to others. Additionally, these practices can also protect from the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Here at Okologie.org, we are committed to staying healthy during this holiday season and want the best for our community.

Happy Thanksgiving to our community. You are an integral part of the Okologie.org family and we cherish your support! Enjoy the day and may it be a warm start to a joyful holiday season.

References

Custom care & coverage just for you | Kaiser Permanente. (2022). healthy.kaiserpermanente.org. https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/northern-california/front-door