From prevention to everyday health concerns to emergency care, Sollis shares what you need to know about your healthiest holiday season—and how we’re there to support you when you need care the most.
Ever visited the ER during the holidays? Complete and utter chaos. With visits jumping 5-12% this time of year, staying ahead of the game with proactive care is basically a survival skill. But let’s be real—accidents happen. Whether it’s a kiddo with a scraped knee, a sprained wrist, or the holiday gift of a mystery virus, the season’s best hits (family get-togethers, road trips, and outdoor adventures) come with their fair share of risks.
Luckily, there’s a lot we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones this time of year, as well as treatment options that provide the care we need to feel better and get back into the holiday spirit. At Sollis Health, our ER-trained teams are on standby 24/7 to support our members year-round for any health concern—big or small—with immediate, comfortable care that keeps our members out of the ER 99% of the time.
Prevention is key for holiday health.
Boosting your immune health, taking steps to avoid illness, and staying on top of your health with preventative care are simple when you know what to do.
Mask to avoid seasonal illnesses.
During the colder months, seasonal illnesses tend to spike. Whether you’re worried about pneumonia, COVID, flu, RSV, or the common cold, masking—especially in busy places like grocery stores and airport —can help stop the spread and prevent you from canceling on holiday activities. Planning a family gathering? With indoor air quality being anywhere from five to 100 times worse than outdoor air, investing in home air purifiers with HEPA filters is a simple way to protect your peace of mind.
Support your immune system with supplements.
Daily supplements like vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc may support your immune system, strengthening your body’s defenses against infections and even shortening their duration if you do get sick. (Be sure to talk to a healthcare professional before to make sure they don’t interfere with other medications you may currently be on.)
Basic but true: clean hands and surfaces.
When it comes to germs, it’s all about prevention. Washing your hands with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds before and after eating, after using the bathroom, and throughout the day can help you avoid the bacteria and viruses that make people sick. Instill these good habits in your kids and keep an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol handy for when you’re on the go.
24/7 concierge care for when all else fails.
From infections, illnesses, and fevers to injuries caused by fireworks, alcohol, new toys and gadgets (like skateboards and scooters) and cold-weather sports, unexpected health concerns can transform holiday events and getaways into emergencies, fast.
Get tested if you have symptoms.
Instead of trying to push through symptoms (and possibly making them worse) or trying to diagnose with the internet (and possibly freaking yourself out), getting labs to confirm your conditions ensures you’ll get the care you need to feel better, faster. Sollis offers SPOTFIRE ® , PCR-based rapid diagnostics that are conducted in-house, to help our members diagnose respiratory conditions like COVID and RSV within minutes.
Don’t wait to seek out treatment.
It’s not always easy to tell if you or a loved one is experiencing a “real” health emergency. Heading to your nearest urgent care is an option, but you may be waiting a long time to be seen, especially during the holidays.
Sollis members have access to 24/7 tele-health and a medical hotline staffed by doctors and nurses who can talk through their symptoms and help them decide on a course of treatment. If they need in-person treatment, Sollis has 12 centers located in New York, the Hamptons, South Florida, Los Angeles, and San Francisco with immediate care in a serene, welcoming environment.
Aftercare matters, too.
Picking up your prescription or getting a needed procedure isn’t the end of your care journey. Stay in contact with your provider to ensure that you’re following your aftercare instructions or to update them with any concerning new developments, like new symptoms or an infection.
As a Sollis member, your Care Navigation team will check in on you and liaise with your provider if you need additional care or help with finding a new provider, like a specialist, if needed. No matter what happens, Sollis is there until you’re feeling better.
Sollis Health is the only medical membership on-demand 24/7, 365. Having a Sollis membership is like having a doctor in the family: we’re your first call and greatest partner through any medical concern, anytime, anywhere. Now offering family memberships and concierge pediatrics, Sollis Health has everything you and your loved ones need to feel you’re healthiest. Find your perfect membership here.
This article was written in partnership with Sollis Health.
