Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council (BACHAC)’s Post

As the chill of winter sets in, so does the peak season for respiratory illnesses. To help you breeze through this time with confidence, arm yourself with expert advice from two of Summa Health’s infectious disease experts who were recently named to Akron Life’s list of Top Doctors: 1. Avoid close contact with those who are sick. 2. Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face. 3. Stay up-to-date on your flu and COVID vaccines. #TopDocs #FluPrevention #InfectiousDiseaseDoctors

Take Steps to Stay Healthy During the Holidays    Gathering with loved ones to celebrate the holidays is an important tradition for many, but it is also a time when many viruses are more likely to spread. You and your loved ones can take action to help prevent respiratory virus illnesses during the holidays and at other times: 1. Get recommended vaccines against respiratory viruses. 2. Get tested if you have signs or symptoms of a respiratory illness. 3. Talk to your doctor about whether you should get treated with antiviral medication if you have a higher risk for serious illness. 4. Use everyday healthy behaviors, including staying home when sick. 

NorCal, taking precautions during flu season is essential. Here are some basic guidelines to help stay healthy during the flu season.

Infants and older adults are the most likely to be the most negatively impacted by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Getting the vaccine or antibody and common-sense preventive measures like washing your hands and staying home when sick are all ways to protect yourself and your loved ones against RSV this respiratory virus season. View and download this resource here: https://lnkd.in/dQyhmpsf

Clinicians: Fall and winter virus season is here, and respiratory disease activity is expected to increase. The good news is that we are in the strongest position yet to stay protected from the most severe complications from flu, COVID-19, and RSV. Make sure that you, your staff, and your patients are prepared – starting with recommended immunizations. See CDC's new expert commentary on Medscape to learn how to help patients stay safe from respiratory viruses this fall and winter. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47HukFS

It is important to put clear efforts into preventive measures to lessen the severity and communicability of infectious respiratory illnesses. Education on prevention is very important for the family, work environment, and schools, with the implementation of preventive measures as much as possible. Some important preventive tips: vaccination when indicated and other prevention strategies such as improved ventilation, hand and home hygiene, staying home when sick, and choosing to wear a face mask. I will add: healthy eating and staying active.

Protect yourself and your family from flu, RSV, and COVID-19 by getting immunized this fall and winter season. Learn more about respiratory virus season and ways to protect your child at Healthychildren.org. https://lnkd.in/eRHNuVGu

Going on a trip? Reduce your risk of catching respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Be sure you’re up to date on your COVID-19 and flu vaccines, consider wearing a mask in crowded indoor spaces like airports and planes, and wash your hands frequently. Don’t travel, and stay away from others, if you’re sick. Visit MyTurn.ca.gov to schedule your vaccine. Learn more about respiratory virus prevention: https://lnkd.in/dSB7rHDd #stopthespread

With reference to Mumps, consider the following statements: 1. It is caused by paramyxovirus, a member of the Rubula virus family. 2. It is a contagious infection primarily transmitted by respiratory secretions. 3. Mumps vaccine has been a part of the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None

Going on a trip? Reduce your risk of catching respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Be sure you’re up to date on your COVID-19 and flu vaccines, consider wearing a mask in crowded indoor spaces like airports and planes, and wash your hands frequently. Don’t travel, and stay away from others, if you’re sick. Visit MyTurn.ca.gov to schedule your vaccine. Learn more about respiratory virus prevention: https://lnkd.in/dSB7rHDd #stopthespread