Seasonal viruses can spread quickly during the colder months, leading to increased illness, school absences and strain on families. INTEGRIS Health clinicians encourage Oklahomans to take simple preventive steps to protect themselves and others.
As winter settles into Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Health is reminding the community that cold and flu season is in full swing. Seasonal viruses can spread quickly during the colder months, leading to increased illness, school absences and strain on families. INTEGRIS Health clinicians encourage Oklahomans to take simple preventive steps to protect themselves and others.
Recognizing Common Cold and Flu Symptoms
Seasonal respiratory viruses often share similar symptoms, making it difficult to know what you’re dealing with. Common signs include:
Individuals who experience prolonged high fever, difficulty breathing, chest pain or dehydration should seek medical care promptly.
“With cold weather comes increased cold and flu symptoms,” says Danielle Kerns, MSN, FNP-C, with INTEGRIS Health Express Care in Miami. “Simple precautions like good hand hygiene and staying home if you are ill can help stop the spread of illness.”
Preventing the Spread of Illness
INTEGRIS Health emphasizes that basic health habits remain the most effective way to reduce the spread of cold and flu viruses:
Don’t Overlook the Flu Vaccine
Flu activity typically increases through late winter. INTEGRIS Health strongly recommends the annual flu vaccine for anyone six months and older, as it remains the most reliable defense against severe illness and complications.
INTEGRIS Health encourages Oklahomans to take proactive steps to protect themselves and those around them during the height of cold and flu season. For additional health and safety resources or to schedule a same-day appointment or flu shot visit integrishealth.org.
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