Staying healthy this winter – COVID-19, flu, RSV

(The Dallas Examiner) – “We have over 760 million cases worldwide. Sadly, 639 million deaths, and we are just about to approach the 4-year anniversary of the outbreak,” said Dr. Purvi Parikh, allergist, immunologist and a clinical instructor of medicine and pediatrics at the New York University School of Medicine, as he discussed COVID statics during a recent webinar, “COVID, Flu, RSV: How to Stay Healthy this Winter.” Respiratory viruses are common during the winter months, but there are things you can do to protect yourself and others around you. During the webinar, Parikh discussed symptoms, presentation and treatment for COVID, flu and RSV. & COVID-19 Related Stories The SARS-CoV-2 virus causes COVID-19 and spreads between people by close contact. COVID-19 vaccines protect against severe illness and death. Although people can still contract COVID after vaccination, they are more likely to have mild or no symptoms. People over 60 and those with existing medical conditions have a higher risk of getting seriously ill. COVID symptoms include fever and chills, muscle aches, severe fatigue, appetite loss, sore throat or hoarse voice, persistent cough, loss or change in sense or taste or smell, headache, irritated eyes, and dizziness. “Treatment must be started...