Whether it s COVID-19, the seasonal flu or a cold, health-care professionals say reducing your risk of illness starts with prevention. All three respiratory diseases are caused by viruses and share similar symptoms including a cough, sore throat and runny nose. Elena Roach, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner for The Healthcare Connection, a Cincinnati-area federally qualified health center, said actions we take to prevent the spread of COVID can reduce the risk of getting a cold or the flu. .
With COVID cases on the rise this holiday season, health officials are also encouraging folks to get their flu shots and get an annual checkup before the end of the year after many postponed the two health-care steps during the pandemic. Getting a flu shot is beneficial during the COVID crisis, but many people do not know flu shots also have value for folks with heart disease. Dr. .
ANNAPOLIS, Md. Maryland s health insurance open enrollment period runs through Jan. 15, and whether you are younger or older, extra financial assistance is available, through a new state law and the American Rescue Plan. .
SEATTLE A new report provides a checkup on the health of people in Washington and the rest of the country. America s Health Rankings from the United Health Foundation assesses physical, mental and social well-being, and gives Washington state mostly high ratings. Dr. .