December Health Reminder: Stay Healthy Through the Holidays
December 10, 2025
December Health Reminder: Stay Healthy Through the Holidays
The holiday season is here—a time for connection, celebration, and crisp Cape Cod winter air. It’s also a peak period for respiratory illness such as flu, COVID, and RSV. While Yarmouth Medical Center does not administer vaccines in-office, we encourage patients to receive recommended vaccines at their local pharmacy if they haven’t already.
A few ways to stay healthy this month:
- Vaccines & prevention: Flu, COVID, and RSV shots are widely available at pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens, and Stop & Shop.
- Manage holiday stress: Make time for rest, hydration, and balanced meals between celebrations.
- Reduce germ spread: Wash hands often, cover coughs, and consider masks in crowded indoor spaces.
- Travel prepared: Refill medications early and carry a small health kit when heading out of town.
- Winter safety: Be mindful of icy walkways—especially important for older adults to prevent falls.
From all of us at Yarmouth Medical Center, we wish you a warm, healthy holiday season. Stay well and enjoy time with family and friends!
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