Protecting wellness during respiratory illness season – FNHA

September 16, 2025

A message from the FNHA’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) and Office of the Chief Nursing Officer (OCNO)

As the weather gets colder, people tend to gather indoors and may become less active, making it easier for respiratory viruses like influenza (flu), COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) to spread. Fortunately, there are many simple actions we can take to protect our health—and the health of our families and communities. Preventive measures are especially important because young children, as well as people who are frail and elderly, or living with chronic health conditions, are more likely to become seriously ill.

Each year around this time, we share guidance on staying well with a wholistic wellness approach—one that considers the whole person and the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of health.

Read More: https://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/protecting-wellness-during-respiratory-illness-season