FALL, 2022
FRESH AIR A Newsletter for Breathe PA’s Supporters and Friends
COVID COVID-19 continues to circulate globally. Today we are in a stronger, more prepared situation than when the pandemic began, with vaccines, boosters and treatments. The CDC continues to provide updated guidance to the public on best practices for protection and to reduce risk, including mask mandates, isolation recommendations, and testing.
Remember that: If you are sick, stay home. It is important to test early, and if positive contact your doctor regarding the next steps in treatment. Seek immediate care for symptoms that could be signs of an emergency, such as trouble breathing or chest pain.
Flu Vaccine It’s almost flu season, and yes, you can get COVID at
Wearing a mask in public indoor spaces will help reduce
the same time! Did you know that flu vaccination is an
the spread of all viruses, including COVID-19. If you are
important preventative tool for people with chronic health
infected with the coronavirus and do not know it, a mask
conditions? The vaccination can reduce symptoms and
is very good at keeping your respiratory droplets and
hospitalization for flu-related chronic lung diseases,
particles from infecting others.
such as COPD and other chronic lung diseases. Flu and
Handwashing remains as important as ever. Wash your
COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses but are
hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a
caused by different viruses. Make sure you get your flu
hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
shot. Make an appointment today!
Save-the-Date! Cruise Gateway Clipper · June 16, 2023 The 7th Annual Breathing in the ‘Burgh COPD Cruise was held this past June and was attended by 61 happy cruisers. We had 2 wonderful speakers talking about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and the Zephyr Valve. Many questions were answered by the 4 vendors onboard, a delicious lunch was served, and the weather cooperated beautifully for the 2-hour cruise on the 3 rivers. We hope you all plan to attend in 2023. We’d love to host you! 1