The holiday season is well underway, with Americans traveling at higher rates than they have since before the pandemic and consumer spending ticking off to a high start.
With both of those trends expected to continue throughout the New Year, experts are offering tips to stay safe this winter – both physically and financially.
Many Americans are expected to gather with families in the coming weeks, increasing the risk of health problems as the United States deals with the so-called “tripledemic” of COVID-19, the seasonal flu and a surge in respiratory syncytial virus cases.
Babies and young children are particularly vulnerable to some infections; older people are more susceptible to others.
To reduce the chances of infection and serious illness, make sure everyone eligible is up-to-date on vaccinations. Ask folks who have any symptoms of illness — even “allergies”…
