As the vacation season begins, it is also the season of flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The southern elements of the U.S. are at the moment observing increased charges of RSV and influenza. Mayo Clinic consultants anticipate the northern half of the nation will begin to see increased charges of those viruses over the course of the subsequent few weeks and months. As the vacation season approaches and extra folks shall be gathering to have fun in massive teams, it is essential to recollect the preventive methods that may defend you and your family members from these respiratory viruses.
In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Microbiology Molecular Lab and co-director of the Clinical Virology Lab at Mayo Clinic, explains the multipronged strategy he recommends for stopping and decreasing viral infections through the vacation season.
If you do really feel sick, it is higher to have a case of FOMO, or concern of lacking out, than danger exposing others to your sickness.
Another technique to think about is testing for COVID-19, the flu and RSV earlier than touring or attending gatherings.
Finally, remember to scrub your fingers earlier than and after getting along with folks, particularly when meals is concerned.
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