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While there's no vaccine for COVID-19, there is one for influenza. With the possibility of a new surge of COVID-19 in the fall and winter, health experts and officials are encouraging early flu shots to avoid what has been dubbed a "twindemic"—a severe flu season combined with a new wave of COVID-19.

As states begin to open back up after COVID-19 shut-downs, employees are gradually returning back to work in offices. For many, this transition may be unsettling. 

The goals of many wellness programs are to reduce healthcare costs, lower health risks, reduce absenteeism, and encourage healthy habits that last.

Many Americans are now a few months into working remotely—a practice that only a couple years ago seemed groundbreaking. When you transition to working from home, you’ll notice that there are key differences in setting yourself up for success compared to working on-site in an office. 

As employees are challenged with being productive, communicating, and staying motivated working remotely, employers need to adapt engagement programs to address these new conditions.