Preparing for Hibernation - Healthcare

1 - INCREASE VITAMIN D INTAKE

Research has shown that Vitamin D might play an important role in regulating mood and decreasing the risk of depression. Click here for more information.

2 - BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

Vitamin C is one of the biggest immune system boosters of all. A lack of Vitamin C might make you more prone to getting sick because your body doesn’t naturally produce or store it, therefore daily Vitamin C supplement can promote good health. Click here for more information.

3 - CONSIDER A FLU VACCINATION AND YOUR COVID BOOSTER

Here's how some of the largest medical aid schemes in the country cover flu shots:

• Fedhealth and Bonitas: covers the cost of one flu vaccination per beneficiary per year.

• Momentum and Discovery: pay for a flu vaccination for their high-risk members, other members can claim from medical savings or the above threshold benefit, provided their plan has day-to-day benefits.

4 - REMEMBER YOUR PREVENTATIVE SCREENINGS

Your medical aid encourages and pays for you to complete an annual health check. The health check includes Blood Pressure, Glucose, Cholesterol and BMI. Prevention is better than cure. Click here for more information.

If you would like to make a booking for your Flu Vaccine or Covid19 Booster, click on the links to access the booking system for Dischem or Clicks.

FOR ANY CONCERNS OR QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT A MEDICAL AID CONSULTANT