«Get ready for the holiday season: how to protect yourself from colds, flu, and COVID-19»
28 december 2024 в 09:13
With the onset of the holiday season in the United States, there is often an increase in cases of colds, flu, and COVID-19. As people gather indoors and travel increases, the spread of respiratory illnesses becomes more common. Health experts are closely monitoring the spread of new variants, with an increase in cases in several regions.
Find out what symptoms to watch for, how to protect yourself, and much more below.
Although the latest variants of COVID-19 seem to cause milder illness overall, they can still lead to severe illness requiring hospitalization. Some people are at higher risk, including those over 65, people with underlying medical conditions, and those with immune system disorders.
Additionally, every time a person is infected with COVID-19, they risk developing long COVID, a condition where symptoms persist or return weeks or months after infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
By taking precautions, you can help reduce the risk of infection or spread of COVID-19. Here are a few key ways to protect yourself:
Find out what symptoms to watch for, how to protect yourself, and much more below.
Although the latest variants of COVID-19 seem to cause milder illness overall, they can still lead to severe illness requiring hospitalization. Some people are at higher risk, including those over 65, people with underlying medical conditions, and those with immune system disorders.
Additionally, every time a person is infected with COVID-19, they risk developing long COVID, a condition where symptoms persist or return weeks or months after infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
By taking precautions, you can help reduce the risk of infection or spread of COVID-19. Here are a few key ways to protect yourself:
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