Keeping healthy in winter weather

Spring is around 50 days away, which means we still have plenty of wintry weather, and time to get sick.

“The most susceptible are children and older adults,” said Del Sol Medical Center primary care physician Dr. Anwar Monroy.

He told ABC-7 there is not a specific temperature that makes people sick, that it varies from person to person, but for older people, the cold can be ” a trigger factor pain in osteoarthritis.”

Dr. Monroy said most people will get sick at least once a year, most likely from a virus, and if left untreated it can leave the doors open to a bacterial infection.

While the flu may not directly cause death, secondary symptoms, like inflammation of the upper respiratory system, can become exacerbated.

“You have to be Superman, I think, in order not to get those type of problems,” said Dr. Monroy.

Flu season started in October, but medical professionals continue to advise the public to get their flu shot.

Staying warm, keeping hydrated and washing your hands often will help reduce your chances of getting sick this winter season.