Cold-Weather Wellness

Featured Articles : Cold-Weather Wellness

Adults ages 65 and older are at increased risk for RSV infection.
January 02, 2025

A new vaccine is here to protect you and your loved ones from RSV this winter

December and January are peak months for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. While anyone can get RSV, severe infections are...

Immunization, Infectious Diseases, Cold-Weather Wellness, Vaccines
If you have eczema, petroleum jelly or thicker creams are good options for moisturizing your skin.
January 30, 2024

Eczema and the cold

Eczema: What is it? Eczema is a skin condition that makes your skin dry, itchy, and inflamed. It can show...

Cold-Weather Wellness, Skin Conditions, Eczema

If you have a virus, be sure to stay away from others (especially if you're not wearing a mask).
January 23, 2024

Winter viruses

While a cold, flu, or COVID-19 can strike at any time, you’re more likely to pick up a virus in...

Immunization, Cold-Weather Wellness
Covering up when going out in the cold is important to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
January 16, 2024

Hypothermia and frostbite: Easier to develop than you might think

What is hypothermia?   Cold temperatures can cause hypothermia, which occurs when your body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees...

Cold-Weather Wellness, Hypothermia

January 11, 2023

Sunscreen in the winter?

Sunscreen is usually associated with beaches, the pool, and sweltering summer days. We spend less time outside in winter, and...

Skin Cancer, Cold-Weather Wellness
Reducing the spread of viruses, eating right, and being active can keep you healthy during the winter months.
October 22, 2020

Cold-weather wellness: Tips for staying healthy this season

Staying healthy during colder months is the first step in making sure you can enjoy all the activities the season...

Cold-Weather Wellness