Between prepping meals and ticking off shopping lists, the last thing most people want to think about is the looming threat of winter viruses during the holidays.
This should be the year that we can gather without guilt, right? The time to celebrate, eat and dance with family and friends. A chance to ring in the holidays without the word “pandemic” slipping into every conversation.
While it’s true that Delaware and much of the United States have made strides in reducing hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19, that virus – as well as flu, RSV and many other seasonal illnesses – continue to impact local communities.
But don’t say bah humbug quite yet. Delaware public health officials and pediatricians have some advice to help people navigate this holiday season amid winter viruses.
