We are officially in respiratory illness season, with COVID-19, influenza, and various respiratory viruses circulating.
Huron Perth Family Health Teams, Huron Perth & Area OHT, and Huron Perth Public Health issued some advice to minimize your risk of being down and out with a cold this winter.
Maintaining up-to-date vaccinations, following proper cough and sneeze etiquette (including mask usage when necessary), and adopting a routine of cleaning and disinfecting surfaces are important preventive actions.
But most crucially, if you’re sick, stay home. Nobody else wants to catch your cold.
Operational seven days a week, day or night, individuals can access Health811 through online chat at https://health811.ontario.ca/ or by calling 811 (Toll-free TTY line: 1-866-797-0007). Health811’s online symptom checker provides an additional tool for assessing the necessity of medical attention.
For more health tips, head to www.hpph.ca/illness. Info about the latest vaccination opportunities can be accessed at www.hpph.ca/getvaccinated.
Written by: B. Shakyaver
