KARA LATIMER SWORN IN NEW MAYOR
AT THE NOVEMBER 18TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING, THE CIBOLO CITY COUNCIL OFFICIALLY SWORE IN MAYOR KARA LATIMER, BEGINNING HER THREE-YEAR TERM OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY. WE ALSO EXTEND OUR SINCERE APPRECIATION TO FORMER MAYOR MARK ALLEN AND HIS FAMILY FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF CIBOLO.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HR UPDATES
LONGEVITY UPDATE & WEBINARS
BENEFITS
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
LENDING LIBRARY & EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHT
BUFFALO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 2025
CELEBRATING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ANNIVERSARIES & SERVICE AWARDS
WELCOME TO TEAM CIBOLO
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW ROLE
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON-2025
GALLUP & SURVEY
HR UPDATES
Coming Soon:
The revised Employee Handbook will need to be reviewed and signed by all employees once approved by council. Market study and COLA letters.
COMMUNICATIONS CORNER
HAVE YOU HERD THE NEWS!
The City of Cibolo launched its new external newsletter, Have You Herd the News, in October. Delivered to inboxes on the first of each month, it keeps residents and all City staff informed on news, events, and major projects. Keep an eye out for it in your inbox and make sure to mark it as a trusted sender.
CITY HOLIDAY EVENTS
Longevity
This year, the City of Cibolo was able to recognize employees’ commitment to the City for 141 employees through annual Longevity Pay, providing $120 for each full year of continuous service, up to 25 years. This payment is issued each November to eligible full-time employees, reflecting the City’s appreciation for long-term commitment. Employees eligible for longevity pay received their payment the week of November 17 . The total longevity payments for this November was $96,960. Longevity pay reflects the City’s gratitude for the expertise and stability that seasoned employees bring to the organization. th
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Effective January 16, 2026, Proficient Benefit Solutions will inactivate the Email and Fax services used by participants to submit receipts for substantiation of card transactions and claim forms for manual reimbursement. This change is being implemented to protect your account from the growing trend of fraud across the employee benefits industry.
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Stay safe this holiday season! If you find yourself in an unanticipated situation where you or someone you are riding with is incapacitated, call your local cab company or a rideshare for a safe ride home. AWP reimburses up to $50.00 per eligible fare, with receipt AWP Safe Ride
The holiday season can be hard.
Guardian EAP Resources
AWP Articles:
How To Handle Holiday Expectations With Grace
How to End the Year Strong (Without Burning Out)
Deciding Where to Go for Health Care:
Knowing your options when it comes to health care can mean big savings when it comes to cost and time.
Where do I go for Health Care?
Flu season is here! You can find more information on staying healthy this cols & flu season here:
Local Flu Shot Providers:
Schertz EMS
Schertz City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Availability:Walk-in’s preferred
8 am-5 pm; Monday – Friday $0.00 cost for employees, however, must show City Badge or be in Uniform to get shot Walmart Pharmacy
Employee Assistance Programs are here to help Visit https://www.awpnow.com/main/ or call 800-343-3822 for confidential services that are offered at no cost to all employees and their families. Viva Bien Trabaje Bien
602 Cibolo Valley Dr, Cibolo, TX 78108
Availability: Appointments are preferred and can be scheduled online www.walmart.com/flu
$0.00 copay with use of BCBS Medical Insurance
HEB Pharmacy
850 FM 1103, Cibolo, TX 78108
Availability for shots: Walk-in’s preferred
9 am-9 pm; Monday-Friday 9 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm Sunday
$0.00 copay with use of BCBS Medical Insurance
Live Well Work Well
Cibolo Lending Library
Simon Sinek’s Start With Why explores how great leaders and organizations inspire action by clearly understanding and communicating their purpose, the “WHY,” behind what they do, rather than focusing only on the “what” or “how.” For City of Cibolo employees, Simon Sinek’s book helps reconnect our daily tasks to our core values by linking Professional Development, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork, and Integrity to a shared sense of community WHY and purpose. When an employee knows their “why” it allows them to hold themselves and each other accountable, treat colleagues with respect, and collaborate more effectively because they’re aligned around the City’s WHY. Yes, you’ve probably heard of this book or read more than a few Simon Sinek quotes, but seriously, come check out this book in our Lending Library! It’s a great, refreshing reminder of why we do what we do.
Employee Highlight
In October, Monica Martin, our Code Enforcement Manager, received the City Manager’s Coin for going above and beyond her job responsibilities to serve the community of Cibolo. When handling a code enforcement case, she saw a veteran in need and went the extra mile to coordinate a community volunteer cleanup of his property. She also honored his request for coffee and iced tea and offered fresh baked brownies, which she later went back and delivered. Monica’s only purpose was not to just enforce the law, but to respect our residents.
BUFFALO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 2025
Buffalo Leadership Academy aims to equip people managers and leaders within Team Cibolo with the skills and knowledge necessary to enhance both their personal and professional development. By fostering a collaborative learning environment with a limited class size, this training will provide ample opportunity for in-depth discussions, idea sharing, and a deeper understanding of key concepts. This investment in their growth will ultimately contribute to the overall improvement of their department and service area.
Fall 2025 Graduates:
Russell Harville
Jacob Hillhouse
Debra Hogan
Chris Hubbard
Chris Martinez
Nicole Perez
Leili Samuelson
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Brandon Scheel
Steven Schauer
Janette Wilson
Saif Al Haddad
Margarita Hernandez
A.J. Zitkus
CELEBRATING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In this edition of the Buffalo Beat, we would like to recognize Jordan Rellin and Markise Price for their commitment to our core value of professional development. From a two day class in Schertz taken in October, they both passed the first set of classes from International Municipal Signal Association(IMSA). They are working towards becoming certified to be the City’s first Traffic Signal Field Technicians.
Congratulations Jordan and Markise!
Anniversaries SERVICE AWARDS
DECEMBER
SCOTT LEE- 13 YEARS
EDDIE GONZALES- 12 YEARS
CHRISTOPHER STEINHAUER- 11 YEARS
JASON FORE- 7 YEARS
KARL HENZEN- 7 YEARS
HUNTER JUBELA- 6 YEARS
JORDAN RELLIN- 6 YEARS
YVETTE PACHECO- 4 YEARS
LEILI SAMUELSON- 3 YEARS
JULIO GOMEZ- 2 YEARS
KAREN SANTA CRUZ- 2 YEARS
GABRIEL FLORES- 1 YEAR
CLANCY HARDIN- 1 YEAR
NOVEMBER
DAVID VOGT- 5 YEARS
WELCOME TO TEAM CIBOLO!
PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING OUR NEWEST MEMBERS OF TEAM CIBOLO!
BRYANT HAKEY, POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE OFFICER
MATTHEW GERSTNER, PUBLIC WORKS, INFRASTRUCTURE INSPECTOR
EDUARDO ANGUIANO, PUBLIC WORKS, STREETS MAINTENANCE I
RUBEN LASCANO, POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE OFFICER
LUKE KILLION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
LILLIAN WILLIAMS, POLICE DEPARTMENT, RECORDS
VICTORIA CURTIS, POLICE DEPARTMENT, CRIME ANALYST
ERIC WUENSCH, FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIREFIGHTER
TYLER PEARSON, FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIREFIGHTER
EASTON MOORE, INFORMATION SERVICES, GIS TECHNICIAN
CONGRATULATIONS
ON YOUR NEW ROLE!
OFC. MICHAEL AAMOLD, POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE OFFICER
SGT. NICHOLAS RUSSO, POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE SERGEANT
BENJAMIN VELEZ, FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE APPARATUS OPERATOR
RICARDO MORENO, UTILITIES PUBLIC WORKS, UTILITIES APPRENTICE
OFC. MELISSA ORTIZ, POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE OFFICER
OFC. PARKER NOVOTNY, POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE OFFICER
THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON-2025
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon such a massive success this year! This event embodies our core value of Teamwork. Whether you gave your time to set up, brought in delicious food donations, or stayed late to help with the cleanup, your efforts did not go unnoticed. Happy Thanksgiving!
A special thank you to H-E-B Cibolo who generously donated 17 holiday pies this year for our dessert table and Mayor Latimer along with Council Members Jeff McGlothin, Joel Hicks, Donetta Roberts, Norma Sanchez-Stephens, and Randy Roberts who attended the event and assisted the Executive Team in serving the meal.
The goal of this question is to find out which teams are receiving good feedback from their supervisors and even their peers. If you are regularly receiving authentic, meaningful, and motivating feedback, you are more likely to be engaged while at work. Being more engaged at work leads to increased productivity and a greater overall sense of pride in your work.
��Challenge- Recognition Relay: One person starts by praising a teammate That teammate then recognizes someone else within 24 hours, and so on, creating a chain of recognition.
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SafeRide
Buzzed driving is drunk driving –just because someone may have had only one or two drinks does not mean they are OK to drive. Consuming alcohol can impair judgment and make people less likely to make the best decision for the safety of themselves and others. As a result, they may think they are OK to drive when they are not.
Alcohol slows a driver’s reaction time, reduces their ability to properly gauge speed or distance from other objects and makes it difficult for them to focus on the road
Sometimes, one or two drinks are all it takes to impair someone’s ability to drive Alcohol steadily decreases a person’s ability to drive a motor vehicle. The more you drink, the greater the effect. Here’s how it works:
If you find yourself in an unanticipated situation where you or someone you are riding with is incapacitated, call your local cab company or a rideshare for a safe ride home. For reimbursement, within 30 days, mail the following information: full name address e-mail address
name of your employer telephone number fully completed cab co. receipt see back for more on the AWP Guidelines Safe Ride
AWP will reimburse the cost of the farevwhen you choose to call a cab/rideshare in the event the employee or family member finds themselves impaired and unable to drive safely and responsibly Your employer will never know you submitted a claim.
Note:
AWP reimburses up to $50 00 per eligible fare, with receipt AWP does not reimburse tips, fees, tolls or surcharges. Covers distances up to 50 miles, one-way. We will reimburse fares from options such as UBER and Lyft, however, we do not reimburse any fees or surcharges associated with their use.
We all know drinking & driving don’t mix
Your employerencourages all employees and their family members to act responsibly by not driving under the influence of alcohol.
To ensure your safety, Alliance Work Partners (AWP) offersSafeRide. SafeRideis intended for those occasions when calling a cab or rideshare is the right thing to do. The program is provided to you at NO COST and is 100% CONFIDENTIAL. w u w
PLAN A SOBER RIDE
Planning ahead for a sober ride is the best way to ensure you get home safely. Don’t wait until after you have started drinking Designate a driver or arrange for someone you trust to pick you up. That also applies to others you know. If you know someone who is about to drive impaired, take their keys and find them a sober ride home.
SafeRide Rules
SafeRideis available to employees and family members for reimbursement up to $50.00 for a cab or rideshare distance of up to 50 miles one-way to the employee or family member’s place of residence, should the employee or family member be impaired and consequently, unable to drive responsibly.
All claims will be reviewed to ensure criteria for reimbursement is met. If the claim is approved for reimbursement, a check will be sent to you as reimbursement of the cab fare. Accompanying this reimbursement will be a letter detailing further use of the program and procedures thereof.
SafeRide Procedures:
1. The SafeRideProgram is not available for use for routine circumstances To promote healthy choices, SafeRidemay only be used up to 3 times Three (3) years from the third use, the individual’s ability to utilize SafeRidewill be reinstated
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Upon receipt of second claim within a 12-month period, we will require you to contact our Case Management Department for a telephonic assessment. If deemed appropriate, the claim will be paid. The 1-year period begins the date of the first ride submitted for reimbursement through the SafeRide Program.
3.Upon receipt of a third claim within a 36-month period, we will require you to contact our Case Management Department to schedule a face-to-face assessment with a counselor prior to reimbursement of cab fare. If deemed appropriate, the claim will be paid. The 3-year period begins the date of the first ride submitted for reimbursement through the SafeRide Program..
4 Please note, AWP does not reimburse tips, fees, tolls or surcharges We will reimburse fares from rideshare options such as UBER and Lyft, however, we do not reimburse any fees or surcharges associated with their use
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The SafeRideProgram is intended for a ride from an event to one’s established residence Should an event occur in which this is not the case, additional information will be requested to further process the reimbursement claim AWP will reconsider claims should the individual submit additional information
6 Please be advised that as with all of our programs available through the EAP, we handle these with the utmost respect for your confidentiality. No information will be provided to your employer with regard to this program or use of the program.
To properly process the claim, please provide the following information to Account Management as part of your SafeRideClaim: 7
full name: address: telephone number: email address: name of your employer:
fully completed cab company receipt, attach (including number of miles & total dollar amount) email claims are accepted, please send to AM@alliancewp.com
Please submit all claims to: Alliance Work Partners attention: ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT 2525 WallingwoodDrive, Building 5 Austin, Texas 78746 A M@al l i anc e wp. c om
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Tips: Deciding Where to Go for Health Care
Knowing your options when it comes to health care can mean big savings when it comes to cost and time.
Be informed. Know where to go.
If you need emergency care seek help from any doctor or hospital immediately!
CALL
Virtual Visits
video access from a mobile device or computer doctors available all day, every day
approximate wait time: less than 5 minutes quickest option for non-emergency care
Doctor’s Office
established relationship, knowledge of medical history office hours vary
approximate wait time: 20 –45 minutes generally best choice for non-emergency care
Retail Health Clinic
convenient locations in stores and pharmacies based on retail store hours approximate wait time: 1 hour minor, non-emergency medical care
Urgent Care Provider
check-in online or over the phone hours typically include weekends, evenings, and holidays approximate wait time: 1 hour non-emergency care
Free Standing Emergency Room
multiple bills, condition could require transfer to hospital ER doctors available all day, every day approximate wait time: commonly less than hospital ER emergency care, but not trauma
Hospital Emergency Room
multiple bills, highest out of pocket cost to you doctors available all day, every day approximate wait time: 2.5 -3 hours emergency and trauma care
Virtual
Visits: Get Cost-Effective, 24/7 Care
With Virtual Visits from MDLIVE®, the doctor is always in. This Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) benefit gives you access to 24/7 non-emergency care from a board-certified doctor or therapist by phone, online video or mobile app from almost anywhere.
Skip expensive ER bills and waiting to see a doctor. You can speak with a Virtual Visits doctor within minutes.
Services are available in both English and Spanish with translation services available in other languages.
Why Virtual Visits?
• 24/7 access to an independently contracted, board-certified doctor or therapist
Access via phone, online video or mobile app from almost anywhere
Average wait time of less than 20 minutes
Doctors can send e-prescriptions to your local pharmacy
The Virtual Visits benefit is a convenient alternative for treatment of more than 80 health conditions, including:
Sinus infections
Virtual Visits sessions with licensed behavioral health therapists are available by appointment. Get virtual care for:
Substance use disorders
Trauma
Autism spectrum disorder
First, call your doctor’s office; they may also offer telehealth consultations by phone or online video. If you have any questions about this or any other BCBSTX benefit, please call the number on the back of your ID card.
Activate your Virtual Visits account today:
• Call 888-680-8646
Go to MDLIVE.com/bcbstx
Text BCBSTX to 635-483
Download the app
Blue Access for MembersSM
Get information about your health benefits, anytime, anywhere Use your computer, phone or tablet to access the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) secure member website, Blue Access for Members (BAMSM).
With BAM, you can:
•Check the status or history of a claim
•View or print Explanation of Benefits statements
•Locate a doctor or hospital in your plan’s network
•Find Spanish-speaking providers
Go to bcbstx com/member Click Register Now Use the information on your BCBSTX ID card to complete the registration process.
•Request a new ID c ard – or print a temporary one Text* BCBSTXAPP to 33633 to get the BCBSTX App that lets you use BAM while you ’ re on the go *Message and data rates may apply
Ahora es más fácil recibir atención médica a cualquier hora y en cualquier lugar
Consultas virtuales
Atenciónmédica al alcance de sus manos
Enfermarse nunca es oportuno y puede ser difícil encontrar el tiempo para ir al médico. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) le permite, a usted y sus derechohabientes asegurados, recibir atención por medio del programa MDLIVE para tratar problemas médicos que no sean de emergencia y atender sus necesidades de salud mental.
No importa si se encuentra en casa o de viaje, siempre podrá comunicarse con un médico avalado por la junta de su especialidad, las 24 horas del día, los siete días de la semana. Usted puede consultar a un médico de inmediato o programar una cita según su disponibilidad. Las consultas virtuales pueden ser una mejor opción que acudir a una sala de emergencias o un centro de atención médica inmediata. Algunas de las condiciones médicas que los médicos o terapeutas de MDLIVE pueden tratar son las siguientes:
Salud general
• alergias
• asma
• náuseas
• infecciones de los senos nasales
Atención pediátrica
• resfriados
• gripe/influenza
• problemas del oído
• conjuntivitis
Salud mental
• ansiedad/depresión
• problemas de aprendizaje
o de conducta en los niños
• problemas matrimoniales
Conexión Consulta
Consultas porcomputadora, , tableta o teléfono
Diagnóstico
Sitio web:
Visite el sitio web
MDLIVE.com/bcbstx
• Elija un médico
• Converse con médicos por videoconferencia
Envíoelectrónico derecetas médicas a la farmacia de su preferencia (cuando corresponda) smartphone
• También puede obtener acceso a través del portal Blue Access for MembersSM
Consultas en tiempo real con un médico o terapeuta avalado por la junta de su especialidad
Aplicación móvil:
• Descargue la aplicación MDLIVE de Apple
App StoreSM o Google PlayTM Store
• Abra la aplicación y elija un médico de MDLIVE
• Converse con el médico desde su dispositivo móvil
Teléfono:
• Llame a MDLIVE
• Hable con un especialista en servicios médicos
• Hable con un médico (888-680-8646)
Se requiere conexióna Internet/inalámbr ca para tener acceso por computadora Puede recib r cobros por transferencia de datos Verifiquelos detalles delplan de sucompañía telefónica o proveedor de Internet E servicio médico en
¡Comuníquese hoy mismo! Para inscribirse, tendrá que proporcionar su nombre y apellido, fecha de nacimiento y número de asegurado de BCBSTX.
Idaho Montana y New Mexico que no sea de emergencia está limitado a video/audio interactivo (solo por video) con la capacidad de recetar medicamentos E servicio médico en Arkansas que no sea de emergencia está lim tado a video/audio interactivo (so o por video) para una consulta inicial, con la capacidad de recetar medicamentos El servicio de consultas de salud mental en todos los estados, está limitado a video/audio interact vo (solo por video), con la capacidad de recetar medicamentos Disponibilidad de servicio sujeta a ubicación a la hora de consulta No todas las coberturas ofrecen e servicio de consultas virtuales de MDLIVE Consultas virtuales su etas a los términos y as condiciones de su cobertura médica ncluidos los beneficios las limitaciones y las exclusiones
MDLIVE opera
sujeto a normas estatales y podría no estar disponible en ciertos estados MDLIVE no es un seguro médico ni un almacén para el surt do de medicamentos con receta MDLIVE no garantiza la expedic ón de recetas médicas MDLIVE no receta sustancias controladas por la Administración para el Control de Drogas (DEA en inglés) medicamentos no terapéuticos y otros medicamentos que podrían ser dañinos por su potencial de abuso Los médicos de MDLIVE se reservan el derecho de negar atención por pos ble uso indebido de los servicios MDLIVE una compañía independiente opera y administra el programa de consultas virtuales y es el único responsable de su funcionamiento y el de sus profesionales contratados MDLIVE® y el logotipo de MDLIVE son marcas registradas de
Aproveche al máximo los servicios incluidos en su cobertura médica de Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) a través de Blue Access for Members (BAMSM). Usted y todos los derechohabientes con cobertura que sean mayores de 18 años pueden crear una cuenta BAM
Blue Access for Members le permite hacer lo siguiente:
• haceruna búsqueda de prestadores deservicios médicos, hospitales o farmacias en nuestro directorio en línea Provider Finder®;
• solicitar o imprimir una tarjeta de asegurado;
• consultar el estado de sus reclamaciones o ver el historial completo;
• ver o imprimir las Explicaciones de Beneficios (Explanation of Benefits, EOB, en inglés);
• saber el costo de cientos de pruebas, tratamientos y procedimientos al usar nuestra calculadora de costos;
• descargar nuestra aplicación;
• inscribirse para recibir notificaciones por mensaje de texto o correo electrónico
Comenzar es fácil
1 Visite espanol bcbstx com/member
2 Haga clic en “Conéctese a mi cuenta”
3 Use la información en su tarjeta de asegurado de
BCBSTX para inscribirse
También puede enviar BCBSTXAPP por mensaje de texto* al 33633 para descargar la aplicación BCBSTX que le permite conectarse a BAM, a cualquier hora y en cualquier lugar
* Podrían aplicarse cobros por mensajería de texto y transmisión de datos
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October 2025
What to Know About This Year’s Flu Season
The influenza (flu)season in the United Stateslasts from October throughMay, with peak fluactivity between December and March.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 47 million to 82 million flu illnesses occurred during the 2024-25 season. Data suggested that flu activity was at its highest level in more than 15 years.
Flu season in the Southern Hemisphere often indicates what’s to come in the United States. Data revealed higher hospitalizations during the 2025 flu season in the Southern Hemisphere With the potential for this year’s flu season to be severe in the United States, vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent the flu, especially severe disease and hospitalization. How to Stay
Healthy
The flu can cause serious complications for people of any age, but children and older adults are especially vulnerable. To help keep your household healthy this flu season, consider these tips:
• Get vaccinated. The CDC recommends that nearly everyone aged 6 months and older get a flu shot every year.
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Avoid close contact with people who are sick and stay away from others when you feel unwell Flu, cold and COVID-19 symptoms are similar, so doctors say it’s best to get tested to determine what you have.
• Wash your hands often using soap and warm water If those are unavailable, use an alcoholbased hand sanitizer.
• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
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Get seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night to boost your immune system.
Exercise regularly to strengthen your body and make it more resilient against infections
Stay hydrated and eat a balanced diet.
• Experts recommend getting vaccinated against the flu by the end of October, so don’t delay getting your shot. Contact your doctor today to learn more.
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Octubre 2025
Lo que debe saber sobre la temporada de gripe de este año
Latemporada de influenza (gripe) en los Estados Unidos duradeoctubre a mayo, con una actividad máximadela influenza entre diciembre y marzo
Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) de EE. UU. estiman que ocurrieron entre 47 y 82 millones de casos de gripe durante la temporada 2024-25. Los datos sugirieron que la actividad de la gripe estaba en su nivel más alto en más de 15 años.
La temporada de gripe en el hemisferio sur a menudo indica lo que vendrá en los Estados Unidos. Los datos revelaron mayores hospitalizaciones durante la temporada de gripe de 2025 en el hemisferio sur Con la posibilidad de que la temporada de gripe de este año sea grave en los Estados Unidos, la vacunación sigue siendo la forma más eficaz de prevenir la gripe, especialmente la enfermedad grave y la hospitalización.
Cómo mantenerse saludable
La gripe puede causar complicaciones graves para personas de cualquier edad, pero los niños y los adultos mayores son especialmente vulnerables Para ayudar a mantener su hogar saludable esta temporada de gripe, considere estos consejos:
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Vacúnese. Los CDC recomiendan que casi todas las personas mayores de 6 meses se vacunen contra la gripe todos los años.
Evite el contacto cercano con personas enfermas y manténgase alejado de los demás cuando se sienta mal Los síntomas de la gripe, el resfriado y el COVID-19 son similares, por lo que los médicos dicen que es mejor hacerse la prueba para determinar qué tiene.
Lávese las manos con frecuencia con agua tibia y jabón. Si no están disponibles, use un desinfectante de manos a base de alcohol.
Cúbrase la boca y la nariz al toser o estornudar Duerma de siete a nueve horas de calidad cada noche para estimular su sistema inmunológico. Haga ejercicio regularmente para fortalecer su cuerpo y hacerlo más resistente a las infecciones Manténgase hidratado y coma una dieta equilibrada
Los expertos recomiendan vacunarse contra la gripe a fines de octubre, así que no se demore en vacunarse. Comuníquese con su médico hoy para obtener más información.