Tips for Staying Healthy During Cold & Flu Season

As you all know, we are in the midst of cold and flu season, but it’s not too late to get your flu shot in case you weren’t able to get one at this fall’s All-Staff meeting. You can still visit your doctor or pharmacy to receive a flu shot and accumulate points in our Wellness Challenge toward winning a $50 Visa card! If you have any questions about what insurance covers, contact Juliette Houseman, Benefits Specialist, at jhouseman@heartlandaea.org. 

Here are some other tips from the CDC to stay healthy and well this winter. 

• Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. 
• Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness. 
• Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. 
• Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. 
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. 
• Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.