Colds and Flu Season is Coming – Be Prepared
Show: It's Your Health Radio
How you can you avoid getting the flu or a cold this winter? Which vaccines should you consider? Anirudh Rai, MD, a physician at Henry Mayo Newhall Primary Care, discusses good hygiene practices such as handwashing, and reviews vaccination options : annual flu shots (including high-dose for older adults), considerations for COVID and RSV vaccines, and pneumococcal vaccination recommendations for people age 65+ or those who are immunocompromised.
More From Current Show
Could this illness be West Nile and what should I do next? Anirudh Rai, MD, Physician at Henry...
Listen Now A concise, practical discussion about when puberty starts, how long it lasts, and signs to watch for —...
Listen Now Henry Mayo Stroke Program coordinator Laura Villavicencio talks about stroke signs and symptoms and also offers tips on...
Listen Now The risk of falling increases with age and falls can cause serious injuries. Henry Mayo physical therapist Zach...
Listen Now This episode breaks down what creatine is, how it works in the body, and why it matters for...
Listen Now This episode walks through practical steps travelers can take to avoid getting sick before or during summer trips,...
Listen Now Henry Mayo Newhall Primary Care physician assistant Kristin Jordan talks about the importance of protein in a balanced...
Listen Now Anirudh Rai, MD, a primary care physician at Henry Mayo Newhall Primary Care, discusses cholesterol, when to start...
Listen Now Related Episodes
How serious is the flu for children? When should kids get vaccinated? Can the flu shot give you...
Listen Now 
In this episode, Dr. William Chasanov, Senior Vice President and Chief Health Systems Design Officer at Beebe Healthcare,...
Listen Now Elizabeth Richardson, MSN, Director of Infection Prevention at Beebe Healthcare, shares practical habits that help reduce your risk...
Listen Now 
Dr. Michael Hall, a family medicine physician at UK HealthCare — Georgetown, shares valuable knowledge about over-the-counter (OTC)...
Listen Now 
What helps children feel better when sickness strikes? When should you call the pediatrician? In this timely episode,...
Listen Now 
Nurse Practitioner Dane Schultz discusses ways you can prepare for the upcoming respiratory season. For more information, please...
Listen Now 
The landscape of viral infections and immunizations for children and youth has evolved significantly. In this episode, Dr....
Listen Now 
Viruses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV are more common during winter. How can you protect your child from...
Listen Now 
