Have you or your loved ones gotten sick more often since the Covid pandemic? You’re not alone. According to a study done by Bloomberg and London-based disease forecasting firm, Airfinity Ltd., at least 13 communicable diseases- from the common cold to measles and tuberculosis- are surging past pre-pandemic levels in regions across the world. The research alsoContinue reading “Not your imagination- People are getting sick more often after pandemic. What can we do?”
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COVID-19, flu and RSV: 5 tips for a healthier season
After COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, much of the world experienced a “tripledemic”, with COVID-19, the flu and RSV circulating at the same time and causing a huge rise in respiratory infections and hospitalizations. Besides getting vaccinated, ensuring adequate sleep and staying active with regular exercise, here are five health tips to keep you and yourContinue reading “COVID-19, flu and RSV: 5 tips for a healthier season”
How to support your immune system to prevent the flu
In an effort to curb seasonal influenza, the Hong Kong government has announced that all kindergartens and childcare centres will close starting tomorrow, one week ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday. Besides getting the flu vaccine, what else can we do to protect our health? Your immune system protects you from infectious bacteria, viruses,Continue reading “How to support your immune system to prevent the flu”
How to boost your immune system to avoid the flu
This season, the flu virus strain H3N2 is getting lots of media attention. Just like other H3N2-dominant seasons in the past, there are more hospitalizations and deaths, especially among the elderly, the very young and those who are immunocompromised. A mismatch of the vaccine this season means that those who were vaccinated are not getting the protection they hopedContinue reading “How to boost your immune system to avoid the flu”
Dr. Ardyce Yik ND 