Wellness Information

We Just Can't Get Away From the 'Demics'

Across the country there has been an increase in the Flu, Covid - 19 (yes, it is still with us) and also RSV. These are increasing in Montgomery county.  

 So what can we do:

GET VACCINATED- Staying up to date with vaccination to protect people against serious illness, hospitalization, and death. This includes flu, COVID-19, and RSV if eligible.

Everyday Preventive Actions:

• Avoid close contact with anyone sick, avoid touching your face, cover your cough in your elbow

• WASH YOUR HANDS

• Clean contaminated surfaces

• Stay home until fever free for 24 hours at least / unless advised differently by your provider

• Seek medical care if symptoms worsen

• Masking has slowed the transmission of all of these and is always an option 

• Taking steps for cleaner air, bring in more fresh air, gathering outdoors and purifying indoor air.

What Happens When Sick with a Respiratory Virus ?

• When people get sick with a respiratory virus, the updated guidance recommends that they stay home and away from others. For people with COVID-19 and influenza, treatment is available and can lessen symptoms and lower the risk of severe illness. The recommendations suggest returning to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, symptoms are improving overall, and if a fever was present, it has been gone without use of a fever-reducing medication.

• Once people resume normal activities, they are encouraged to take additional prevention strategies for the next 5 days to curb disease spread, such as taking more steps for cleaner air, enhancing hygiene practices, wearing a well-fitting mask, keeping a distance from others, and/or getting tested for respiratory viruses. Enhanced precautions are especially important to protect those most at risk for severe illness, including those over 65 and people with weakened immune systems. CDC’s updated guidance reflects how the circumstances around COVID-19 in particular have changed. While it remains a threat, today it is far less likely to cause severe illness because of widespread immunity and improved tools to prevent and treat the disease.  Importantly, states and countries that have already adjusted recommended isolation times have not seen increased hospitalizations or deaths related to COVID-19.

• Based on CDC/ODH/Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County Guidelines 3/2024