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better. However, seemingly mild symptoms can intensify quickly.

If you find yourself struggling to breathe, if your fever persists without breaking, or if your child becomes unusually drowsy, unresponsive, or stops eating and drinking these are warning signs that you need emergency medical intervention. These are symptoms that could indicate a severe complication such as the onset of respiratory failure. Don’t delay treatment and if you can’t drive yourself to casualty, you can send an alert on the FREE-to-use iER App to connect to road or air ambulance services near you.

5. Ensure You Prepare for the Flu Season

The good news is that you can ensure your immune system is prepared for viral infections before they get to you. These are some practical tips to consider:

• Get your flu vaccine every year to strengthen your natural defences.
• Stay warm and dry because cold, damp conditions lower your resistance to illness.
• Wash your hands frequently because viruses live longer on unhygienic surfaces.
• Ventilate your home or workplace by keeping your windows open during the day.
• Eat immune-boosting foods high in vitamin C, zinc, garlic, and stay hydrated.
• Wear a mask if you’re coughing or vulnerable to falling sick.

6. Know When It’s an Emergency

In winter, medical emergencies can worsen due to delayed treatment of flu and respiratory illnesses. Avoid being part of the statistics and send an alert on the FREE-to-use iER App to seek immediate help if:

• You or your child is struggling to breathe.
• Your lips or fingertips turn blue.
• There’s chest pain, confusion, or unresponsiveness.
• You have a high fever that won’t come down even when you take prescribed medication.
• You’ve stopped eating or drinking fluids due to illness.

Winter should be a time where you enjoy being indoors and family time. However, it can increase the risk of being rushed to the hospital when you don’t take proactive measures to care for your health. The good news is that you can always rely on the FREE-to-use iER App to ensure you have immediate access to medical emergency services nationwide if you require emergency care.

With access to over 18,000 medical and non-medical emergency services, you can rest assured that delays can be effectively handled no matter where you are. Stay emergency-ready with the FREE-to-use iER App. Download the iER App today from the Google Play Store, the Apple App Store, or the Huawei App Gallery to stay prepared.