At MorningStar
of Billings, the health and wellbeing of our residents
is our first priority. Along with offering a whole range of wellness programs
and activities and delicious healthy meals, we provide all of the services residents
need to feel their best.
One thing we have already done to keep
our community healthy is to host our annual Flu Shot Clinic in
early November. If for some reason you
have not gotten your flu shot yet, the CDC says it is not too late as the worst
of the flu season is typically from December to February. Please keep in mind that the 2017 flu season
was one of the worst on record and had the highest death toll in decades. The U.S. Surgeon General, Jerome Adams, MD,
said an estimated 80,000 Americans died of flu and about 900,000 were
hospitalized with complications.
Above and beyond getting your flu shot,
there are some things you can do to avoid spreading colds and the flu
throughout the community. Experts advise
washing your hands thoroughly and often and do not forget to wash between your
fingers, your fingernails and the back of your hands. They say plain soap is fine, just wash for at
least 20 seconds. If you are unable to
wash your hands, have a hand sanitizer available. When coughing or sneezing,
use tissues to cover and catch the droplets to help prevent spreading
germs. Also avoid touching your eyes,
nose and mouth.
Furthermore avoid contact with people
who are ill and discourage family members to visit if they have a cold or other
signs of illness. If you are ill, keep
your distance from others and wash your hands frequently. Also drinking lots of liquids can help
prevent illnesses as well as help you recover if you are sick.
MorningStar
Senior Living of Billings represents the finest in senior living with our unique mission statement “to
honor, to serve, to invest.” Our
foundation is built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with
a felt calling to serve in order to provide a true home for residents. Please visit our website to set up a tour to see
firsthand why we are one of Billings’ best senior living facilities.
Source:
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/09/27/surgeon-general-jerome-adams-influenza-americans-flu-shot-vaccine/1440838002/
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