Welcome to Flu Season

January 4, 2024admin_barry health care

The holidays are over, germs have been shared, and flu season is in full swing. You may be wondering how to keep the flu at bay. At Direct Primary Care of Boca Raton, we provide the annual flu shot, which is included in our monthly membership.

We strive for preventative, holistic type care for you and your family. So as a friendly reminder, here are six tips to help you weather this year’s flu season:

Distance yourself

Co-workers or friends may say something if you distance yourself, but it is always a good plan to keep away from people who are sick. You can politely excuse yourself if you are in a communal area when you hear coughing and sneezing.

Keep your hands away from your face

When you touch your face, after you touch a doorknob, gas pump, credit card machine, or any other surface, you can collect germs and then spread them by touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Wash your hands frequently

Keeping your hands clean will protect you from germs. If you cannot wash your hands, it would be wise to keep sanitizer on you. However, whenever you get to a place where there is soap and water, wash your hands, even after sanitizer.

Implement and practice healthy habits

Always disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work, or school. It would be best to clean even more when you or someone in your household is ill. Get plenty of sleep, exercise, manage stress, stay hydrated, and eat nutritious food. On top of this, we recommend using the Metagenics line. Metagenics is a high-quality, science-based nutritional supplement, medical food, and lifestyle program designed to improve people’s health and support your body’s systems with pure, potent ingredients. Their products include, but aren’t limited to:

General Wellness
Healthy Blood Glucose Support
Cardiometabolic Health
Gastrointestinal Health
Immune Health and Function
Men & Women’s Health
Muscle, Bone & Joint Health
Neurological Health
Stress Management

Stay home when you are not feeling well

If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent the spread of your illness to others. Also, you don’t want to pick up additional germs when you are running around. Rest and let your body fend off the flu in isolation.

Contain your germs

Flu viruses are spread mainly by droplets when people with flu cough, sneeze, or talk. It would be best to cover your mouth when you cough and sneeze. Remember, when you have a cold, it’s not kind to share it!

As always, your health is important to us. Rachel Huerta, APRN and Taina Jean-Pierre MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CCRN are here to help you through this flu season. No matter what your needs are, preventative care with the purchase of Metagenics line, a flu shot, or an appointment to get you back on your feet, reach out today. We are here for you and your loved ones.