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As we head into winter,
you may have noticed headlines
and articles referring
to the “twindemic”—the
overlap of the coronavirus
pandemic and the upcoming
flu season. Now more
than ever, it’s important to
get the flu vaccination to
keep your immune system
strong and to help you and
others around you stay
healthy.
For more than 80 years,
Emblemhealth has worked
to make quality health
benefits accessible and affordable
to all New Yorkers,
and we are committed
to keeping you safe and
healthy. To better understand
how we can support
our members during this
upcoming flu season, we
conducted a citywide survey
and found that nearly
half of New Yorkers are
more likely to get the flu
vaccination this year.
At EmblemHealth, we
make it easy to get a flu
vaccination. Our family
of companies includes AdvantageCare
Physicians
(ACPNY), a multispecialty
medical practice with 40
locations across New York
City’s five boroughs and
Long Island. ACPNY is
currently offering flu vaccinations
at all of their locations.
EmblemHealth members
can also save time by
getting the flu vaccination
at your local pharmacy.
These pharmacies may be
able to provide you with
vaccine appointments
more quickly and conveniently
than your doctor’s
office. Call ahead to confirm
your pharmacy is giving
flu shots and to make
an appointment.
In addition to getting
your flu shot, here are a
few recommendations to
help keep you and your
family healthy this fall
and winter:
Observe recommended
preventative
measures. Practice social
distancing. Wear a
mask. Wash your hands
frequently. All of these tactics
continue to be important
and will be especially
critical this flu season
Make sure to get
plenty of sleep: A sleep
routine can help boost
your immune system and
keep you healthy through
the winter.
Stay hydrated and
eat balanced meals:
What we eat has an effect
on our overall health and
can even help us manage
chronic health conditions.
Make sure your family
is eating three balanced
meals each day. Scheduling
mealtimes can help
everyone better manage
their appetite and help
reduce excess snacking.
And, don’t forget to drink
plenty of water.
Get regular exercise:
Studies show that a
just a few minutes of exercise
each day contributes
to better health. Going for
a short walk, taking the
stairs instead of the elevator,
or doing yoga in your
apartment can improve
overall health outcomes.
We encourage you to
take advantage of everything
EmblemHealth has
to offer our members and
community in the upcoming
flu season.
For information about
topics and resources that
might be helpful to you
and your family, please
visit emblemhealth.com/
healthyathome.
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Preparing for the Upcoming Flu Season
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