Dr. Jamie Garfield, a Professor of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, spoke with Chestnut Hill Local regarding the current respiratory virus season in the Philadelphia area. Garfield addressed the prevalence of both flu and COVID-19 in the region.
She highlighted several preventive measures, including hand hygiene, mask-wearing, and social distancing. Garfield also stressed the importance of vaccination as a key tool to reduce illness during this season. She noted that “vaccination is vitally important,” but pointed out that vaccination rates remain low.
The discussion comes amid ongoing efforts by health professionals to encourage more people in Philadelphia to get vaccinated against respiratory viruses.
