10/17/2025
As the colder months arrive, Berlin EMS wants to help our community stay healthy and know when emergency care is needed.
✅ Prevent Illness This Season:
• Wash your hands often
• Stay up to date on vaccines (flu, COVID-19, RSV if eligible)
• Cover coughs and sneezes
• Keep your home warm and humidified
• Stay hydrated and well-rested
• Avoid close contact with those who are sick
🚑 When to Call the Ambulance (911):
Call immediately if you or a loved one experiences:
• Trouble breathing or shortness of breath
• Chest pain or pressure
• Sudden weakness, numbness, or difficulty speaking
• Severe allergic reaction
• Change in mental status or confusion
• High fever with lethargy (especially in children or seniors)
• Uncontrolled bleeding or serious injury
If you’re unsure whether it’s an emergency, it’s always better to be safe our trained professionals are here 24/7 to help.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and let’s take care of each other this season! ❤️