Healthy Families – Treating the Cold/Flu with Deanna Padilla

How can I protect myself and my family during cold and flu season?

FNP‑C Deanna Padilla from Omni Family Health shares invaluable tips to help families stay well during cold and flu season. She emphasizes the importance of annual flu vaccination, especially for young children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions, and recommends frequent handwashing, good respiratory hygiene (covering coughs and sneezes), and staying home when sick to prevent spreading germs. Deanna also highlights boosting immunity through balanced nutrition, hydration, adequate sleep, and moderate physical activity, and suggests using humidifiers in dry environments to reduce symptoms. Her friendly, practical advice equips families with easy-to-implement ways to safeguard health during respiratory virus season.