How to prevent colds, flu, and other illnesses.
This season, your immune system needs all the help it can get. It’s up against new strains of the flu, around 200 different cold viruses1, and COVID-19 variants that can fool you into thinking you only have cold symptoms.
Making your health a priority can help you avoid getting sick in the middle of festivities and your busy schedule. Click here to see the difference between cold symptoms and flu symptoms.
Did you know? Respiratory infections happen more often in the winter (a.k.a.:Cold & Flu season) for two reasons: Viruses thrive in cold weather when the humidity is lower, and we also spend more time indoors in close contact with each other.2
To boost your immune system and keep the celebration going, here are 7 ways to stay healthy this holiday season.
No one wants to get sick, especially during the holidays. Focusing on even one of these healthy habits at a time can give your immune system the strength it needs to keep you healthier – and protect others around you.
But, if you do get sick, talk to an MDLIVE doctor in less than 15 minutes, 24/7/365, including weekends and holidays. An MDLIVE board-certified doctor can help you feel better faster from the comfort and safety of home so you can get back to your family, friends, and holiday fun.