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4 ways to prevent sickness + stay healthy this fall

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With the beginning of fall each year also comes the beginning of flu season. | GIF by the GVLtoday team

Achoo! If this is you during the colder months, it’s time to get prepared. As temperatures continue to drop, the inevitable cold and flu season is just around the corner.

The common cold, flu, COVID, and RSV are all unique and contagious respiratory illnesses with similar symptoms. Something else they have in common? The onset of discomfort and inconvenience.

Taking proactive steps can help you stay healthy and minimize the spread of sickness, so we’ve rounded up a few essential tips to help keep these pesky illnesses away.

💉 Get your annual vaccines

Annual flu and COVID vaccinations help reduce the risk of severe illness. The viruses that cause these illnesses can’t be treated with antibiotics, so a vaccination is the best line of defense.

Pro tip: Consider the new RSV vaccine if you’re in a high-risk group.

🍊 Boost your immune system

Eat immune-boosting foods like citrus fruits, leafy greens, and live-culture yogurt. Plus, hydrate regularly and include warm broths like chicken soup in your diet to soothe symptoms.

🧼 Practice good hygiene

Good hygiene equals good health. Be sure to wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitizer when soap isn’t available. Also, try to avoid close contact with those showing symptoms.

🛏️ Get enough rest

It’s especially important to rest and recharge during this busy season. Ensure you’re getting enough sleep to maintain a strong immune response.

Prepare to avoid illness this season

News Notes

Health

Did you know? Even if you don’t experience flu symptoms, you might be a carrier and can pass the illness to others. Learn more + schedule your flu shot.

Wellness

It can be tough getting back into your wellness routine after taking some time off. Need some help? Bookmark these three tips to help get yourself back into the swing of things.

Community

Tune in to some serious relaxation. Enjoy Sound Bath Meditation at Raven and Moon Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m., where you can let the soothing sounds wash over you as you strike a chord with inner peace. Learn more + register.

Drink

Caffeine has its perks and pitfalls. Tune in to this Prisma Health podcast to hear experts dive into its effects on energy, sleep, and overall health. Find out how caffeine impacts your body and how to make it work for you.

Holiday

If you plan on carving pumpkins today, safety (and fun) should be the top priority. See safety tips and learn how to handle cuts — plus check out ideas for using pumpkin flesh and seeds.

Fact or fiction

You should not wear deodorant to your mammogram appointment. Fact or fiction? Find out and learn other ways to prepare.

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