Dear Editor:

We’re reminded that as winter approaches, viruses will spread throughout our community equating to longer waits for hospital emergency visits.

A Proactive Approach to our health may benefit us to reduce that chance. Eat as healthy as possible, drink adequate liquids (coffee & sugary drinks don’t count), take supplements (i.e. Vitamins C, D, & Zinc), stay away from sugar as it’s immune system depleting, obtain proper sleep, consider exercise. Also mask when in a crowd, especially if you do visit a medical facility.

Another consideration is to check out your local medical clinic or make a phone call to: Telehealth Ontario @ 811 for professional medical advice. They might suggest you do attend the ER, but also may suggest you remain home.

Review the website for lots of valuable info: https://health811.ontario.ca/static/guest/home

Save the ambulances and ER visits for those who truly require them.

Nettie Ridley
Colchester, Ontario

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