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Women’s Health

Staying healthy and well is one of the most important things women can do for themselves and for their loved ones, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some ways women can put their health first:

 

Stay Active

Regular exercise can help women boost their mood, maintain a healthy weight, and improve sleep. It also lowers risk for heart disease, breast cancer, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Women should speak with their doctor about what type of exercise is right for them.

Eat Healthy
Eating healthy can help women improve their health and prevent diseases. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, as well as lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. Avoid having too much sodium, sugar, cholesterol, saturated fats, and trans fats.
Get Regular Checkups
Regular checkups and wellness exams help women increase their chances of living a longer, healthier life. Women should check with their primary care provider about the care and screenings they need, and whether they should schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment.

Follow Recommended Screenings

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Maintain Healthy Levels
A well-rounded diet and regular exercise can help keep women’s blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar at healthy levels. Women should talk to their primary care provider or heart specialist about safely reducing their risk and setting goals for a healthier heart.
Avoid Smoking
Smoking or using tobacco products greatly increases women’s risk of heart disease. Women who want to quit should speak to their primary care provider for help and to see if there are medications or nicotine replacement products that are right for them. Non-smokers who have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol also have a greater risk of developing heart disease when they’re exposed to secondhand smoke.

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Vulnerable Individuals Can Get RSV Vaccine at Pharmacy Without Prescription
12/5/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care

Individuals ages 60 or older and pregnant people do not need a prescription to get a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine at participating pharmacies. RSV infections usually occur during the fall and winter. If you are eligible, you should get vaccinated as soon as possible to stay healthy.

What is RSV?

RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild sickness. It can be very harmful to young children, older adults, and people with other medical conditions.

What are the symptoms of RSV?

RSV symptoms are like those of the common cold. This includes runny nose, coughing, sneezing, and fever. RSV can also cause pneumonia, especially in very young children, very old individuals, or those with weakened immune systems.

Who is at risk for RSV?

Older adults are at greater risk for serious complications from RSV. Conditions like chronic heart or lung disease may increase the risk of getting very sick from RSV. Adults living in long-term care facilities may especially benefit.

Premature infants and infants under 6 months of age are at risk. If a pregnant person gets the vaccine, it will help protect the newborn baby.


Talk with your provider about getting the RSV vaccine. Read more about RSV here.

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