How to prepare your household before sickness strikes
With colds, the flu, RSV, COVID and the stomach flu all circulating, there’s a good chance someone in your household will come down with something at some point. You don’t want to discover you’re out of tissues, decongestants or pain medication when a respiratory infection or stomach bug strikes your family.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine, with rare exceptions. Depending on your age and health, you may also need a COVID-19 booster or other immunizations, including ones for RSV and pneumococcal infections like pneumonia. These vaccines may currently be available at your local pharmacy, a nearby Banner Urgent Care location or by contacting your doctor.