WISCONSIN (WTAQ) — With respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, influenza, and RSV circulating at high levels nationwide, and in Wisconsin, ThedaCare is urging community members to protect themselves this holiday season.
Medical facilities are overwhelmed with the amount of patients requiring care while facing significant staff shortages. In fact, 30% of the workforce has left the health care field in the last couple of years.
Dr. Zachary Baeseman with ThedaCare says hospitals need to be able to see those who have major symptoms whose health is most in danger. If you have minor symptoms, you can recover at home and don’t need to see a doctor.
While cases of the flu have been lower in the recent past, but that’s not true for the present.
“Getting your flu shot is a great idea this year,” said Baeseman. “Especially since your body hasn’t seen influenza in a couple of years.”
He also recommended standard practices of good hygiene like routine hand washing.
