Tips to Stay Healthy During Flu Season - Dominion Post

MORGANTOWN - The flu season is just around the corner. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza activity often begins to pick up in October, peaks between December and February, and can last until May.

At a time when COVID-19 continues to be a predominant infectious disease, SERVPRO of Morgantown Cleaning and Bioremediation Specialist Ralph Grimm is reminding local residents that it is important at this time of year to take steps to keep yourself and your family safe from the flu protection. and other seasonal viral infections such as respiratory syncytial virus, which can be particularly serious in children and the elderly.

Inhaling virus-laden droplets while coughing, sneezing, or talking to an infected person from a distance of up to two meters is the primary route of transmission of the virus. Experts agree that it is possible to get infected by touching a contaminated surface or object and then touching your mouth, nose, or even your eyes.

The good news, according to Grimm, is that many viruses, including the flu, COVID and RSV, can be easily killed outside the body with warm soap and water, commercially available disinfectants, and hand disinfectants that contain alcohol. As a leading provider of cleaning and disaster recovery services, the professionals at SERVPRO specialize in this type of cleaning and disinfection of surfaces.

"There isn't much you can do to check the cleanliness of public spaces, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself from the effects of exposure," said Grimm. "At home or in the office, don't forget to pay particular attention to 'very tactile' surfaces. Door handles, faucets, countertops, device handles and knobs, the steering wheel of your car, your phone are examples of surfaces that you should get used to at least daily with a virus-killing disinfectant.

Grimm said personal responsibility is the most important factor in controlling the spread of viral infections, including seasonal flu. In case of illness, stay at home and follow the recommended guidelines. The CDC offers more tips online for "staying healthy": www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/actions-prevent-flu.htm.

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