Healthy Connections December 2023 n National Influenza Awareness Week Baby It’s Cold Outside! And the influenza virus loves to spread when the snow falls and the temperature drops! Remember to “gear up” your body’s defense with proper nutrition, physical activity, and your annual flu vaccine. Plenty of wellness badges to help you achieve your 200-point wellness goals! Visit the Well-Being Center page on the Loop for more programs and resources on living a healthy life.
Did You Know? n You can spread the flu before you have symptoms. If you have the flu, you are most contagious in the first 3-4 days after you have symptoms. Some adults who are otherwise healthy may be able to infect others 1 day before symptoms and up to 5-7 days after getting sick, according to the CDC.
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Reminders n Schedule your 2024 Wellness Year Biometric Screening through SignUp Genius:
Flu Shot 15 points
Flu vaccination is important because, while flu is unpleasant for most people, it can be dangerous and even life threatening for some people, particularly those with certain health conditions. The best time to have your flu vaccine is in the autumn or early winter before flu starts spreading. Do your part to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Veronica Vezzani, MD
n Butler: bit.ly/3r5UYZv n Clarion: bit.ly/3LkIzrA n Westmoreland: bit.ly/44PtRzs n The NU-U program is not just a weight loss program but a program that focuses on the whole self. n The Ideal Protein Protocol is a structured dietary intervention and behavioral change protocol that features partial meal replacement.
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