Articles and information on COVID prevention from the blog of the GetzWell Pediatrician group.

COVID prevention

Articles and information on COVID prevention from the blog of the GetzWell Pediatrician group.

Winter Sickness Explosion 2022

What has been going on this fall? Our providers are seeing kids and parents getting one cold after another, hand-foot-mouth disease, diarrhea, RSV, strep — it’s already been super tough on families and we’re not even officially in flu season yet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53sS6lZGZv8 Why is this happening? It’s due at least in part to more relaxed …

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Dr. Getzelman’s Recommendations for Staying Fortified Against Viral Infections

Many have asked me to share what I personally have been doing to keep myself healthy and protected given the current threat of COVID-19.

In addition to eating a whole foods organic diet with an emphasis on vegetables, keeping my stress levels as low as possible (via meditation, mindfulness, yoga, prayer, gratitude practice, etc.), moving/exercising every day for at least half an hour, getting a minimum of 7 hours of sleep each night, washing my hands, wearing a mask in public, and staying connected to friends, family and community, here are the immune supports that I have chosen for myself and would recommend for you.