The Signs Caregiving Is Harming Your Health—and How To Protect Yourself - Time Magazine

Information is current as of September 28, 2026. Public health recommendations and local respiratory-virus activity can change. COVID-19 continues to circulate year-round, and increases can occur in late summer and during the fall and winter respiratory-virus season. The good news is that practical steps, including staying up to date on vaccination when eligible, testing when symptoms develop and seeking treatment early if you are at higher risk, can lower the chance of severe illness.