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Tips: Cold and Flu Prevention
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The end of summer is here, and the start of cold and
flu season is upon us. It is considered normal for
healthy adults to have one or two colds a year, but
it may be possible to prevent getting sick in the
first place. Below are three simple but important
tips to help keep you healthy this year.
- Wash Your Hands
Most cold and flu bugs are spread by direct contact
with someone with the cold or flu. Hand washing
prevents the spread of the bug. Avoiding touching
your face is also a good idea because cold and flu
bugs enter your body through the eyes, nose, or
mouth.
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Drink Plenty of Fluids
Fluids help to flush germs out of your body
preventing them from making you sick. When you’re
drinking enough fluids your urine will be pale
coloured rather than dark yellow.
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Eat to Stay Healthy
Foods such as yogurt, fruits and vegetables, garlic,
onion and ginger have properties which help your
body fight off colds and flus and can prevent you
from getting sick.
If despite doing the right things
you come down with a cold or flu
take the time to rest and recover.
Laying low, drinking plenty of
fluids, and giving your body a
chance to heal will help you feel
better more quickly. You should
contact a healthcare professional if
you experience:
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unusually severe cold symptoms
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high fever
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ear pain
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cough that gets worse while other cold symptoms
improve, or
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flare-up of any chronic lung problem, such as
asthma.
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as medical advice. This site is not
a substitute for professional care,
and must not be used for self
diagnosis or treatment. We urge you
to seek medical advice for any
healthcare issue. Liability to any
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