The holiday season is a wonderful time of family, fellowship, and celebration — but this year we’re also seeing a significant increase in flu cases across the country and apparently around the world. A mutated influenza, A strain called subclade K (some are calling it a “super flu”) is driving early and widespread flu activity this year, including right here in the U.S. and Europe. There are reports of higher positive tests, earlier peaks, and more contagious spread than in recent seasons which is consistant with the spike we are seeing at our clinic. Rather than letting fear overshadow your holidays, I want to help you focus on practical steps you can take now to protect your family’s health: ✅ Prioritize rest and sleep — Your immune system heals and regenerates while you rest. ✅ Support your immunity daily with nutrients like Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc, and antioxidants from herbs like elderberry and quercetin. ✅ Keep your medicine cabinet ready — If you don’t already have medications like Hydroxychloroquine on hand for prophylactic use in high-exposure situations, consider booking a telehealth appointment to discuss whether this is right for you. ✅ Practice good hygiene — Frequent handwashing, avoiding crowding while symptomatic, and surface cleaning make a difference. If you begin to feel flu symptoms, especially during the holidays when hospitals and clinics may be overwhelmed, book a telehealth appointment with us right away. Early action gives you the best chance of staying out of the hospital and feeling well through the season. | 
