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As the cool and damp weather approach, unfortunately so does cold and flu season. We are in unprecedented times and we want to do our best to keep our seniors safe. We have come up with some quick tips:

• Feeling Unwell: Stay Home! If you are experiencing cold/flu symptoms staying home is your option to protect those around, you.
• Wash Your Hands: A phrase that has been repeated a lot more often recently is “wash your hands”! Washing your hands and practicing good hygiene is your best line of defense to prevent the spread of illness to yourself and others. Be sure to wash your hands for a minimum of 20-30 seconds – ensuring you are scrubbing all surfaces of your hands (don’t’ forget under your fingernails and between your fingers). If you do not have access to a sink, hand sanitizer with a minimum 60% alcohol will do simply fine.
• Cover Your Mouth: If you feel a slight tickle in your nose or a cough coming on, the best thing to do is pull your arm up and cough into the crook of your elbow. Sometimes it can be hard to catch a sneeze, just be sure to sanitize or wash hands if you cough or sneeze into your hands immediately before touching anybody or any surfaces.
• Drink Lots of Fluids: Sometimes when we feel unwell, we do not feel well enough to eat any solid foods. Its best to keep well hydrated with lots of water or have some soup broth which will help replenish our bodies and help it fight against the virus.
• Get the Flu Shot:  There are always some who have their doubts about flu shots. Flu vaccines are our best line of defense to protecting ourselves from viruses. You can receive flu shots from your family physician, or your local pharmacy will hold a flu shot clinic.
• COVID-19 Test: If you are experiencing any COVID-19 Symptoms such as sore throat, cough, sore throat, or trouble breathing, its best to get a COVID-19 test and isolate. It is best to be aware of these symptoms and be safe than sorry. If any questions regarding COVID-19, please speak with your health care provider for further information.