Tips for staying healthy during Autumn
The start of autumn often brings seasonal health challenges which may exacerbate
medical illnesses, particularly for asthmatics, people with low immunity,
those predisposed to allergies and the elderly.
For those people in the community that may be affected by seasonal changes Ambulance recommends:
- Having an up to date emergency medical action plan from your doctor
- Carrying medication for allergic reactions and/or asthma with you
- Those that are sensitive to pollens and other allegens should reduce their exposure to irritants
- As the weather gets cooler wear appropriate warm garments.
Autumn also signals an increase in respiratory illnesses and with the onset of these, visits to your GP become more likely. Read our tips on staying healthy and preventing the transmission of respiratory-like diseases. If you are suffering from an infectious respiratory illness such as the flu, you should not attend school, work or social functions. This will help minimise cross infection and further spread throughout the community.
Autumn is also a good time to consult your doctor or health advisor to arrange an influenza vaccination.
Ambulance is committed to assisting the community create safer and healthier environments and outcomes by making prevention everyone’s businesses. A number of innovative community education programs have been implemented to assist identify life threatening conditions, understand what to do in an emergency and the importance of adopting illness prevention strategies.