Stay home when you are the vector
Working through a fever is not dedication; it is distribution. Rest, fluids, and following local public-health advice still matter after the headlines moved on.
Layered prevention
No single layer is perfect. Together they cut risk.
- Recommended flu and other shots
- Hands before eating
- Open windows when weather and safety allow
- Masks in crowded indoor care settings if you are vulnerable or ill
Antibiotics are not winter vitamins
Most colds are viral. Demand for antibiotics drives resistance and side effects. See a clinician for wheeze, ear pain that persists, or symptoms that crash after a brief improvement.
