Simple advice that will help prevent the flu
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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In the autumn-winter period, the number of infectious and colds increases . Performing simple rules, you can protect the whole family and avoid these troubles.
Vaccination against influenza
To vaccinate against influenza physicians in particular advise the elderly, as well as those who have chronic diseases. Vaccination will help those who daily contact with a large number of people.
If you have small children who attend a kindergarten, consult a pediatrician about instilling a baby. Studies show that in families where children were immunized, there were 42% fewer cases of ARD.
Hygiene primarily
According to experts, hands should be washed with soap for 15-30 seconds. Only this way you can kill germs. Quick washing will not bring results. Let washing hands before eating, after the toilet and after you sneeze or blow your nose, will become a good habit.
Keep hands away from the face
This will reduce the likelihood of pathogens falling directly into the eye or mouth. According to research, people touch the face about fifteen times per hour.
Vitaminization
Try to get the body's daily intake of vitamins E and other antioxidants, including vitamin A, C and B-complex vitamins and minerals. They help to strengthen immunity. Experiments of scientists, conducted on old mice, showed that rodents, with a lower level of vitamin E, are more susceptible to influenza viruses.
To give up smoking
Tobacco smoke paralyzes the cilia, lining the inner surface of the nose and respiratory tract. Therefore, even the inhalation of smoke to deal a serious blow to the immune system of the body.
Sleep
A full rest, which is at least seven hours a day, is simply necessary for the body to repair damaged cells and increase protective forces.
Reduce alcohol consumption
Alcoholic drinks dehydrate the body and strike the liver - the most important purification system.
Order on the desktop
The most dangerous places in the epidemic period are the premises in which the people share viruses. But, one way or another, you have to go to work, and to protect yourself, buy disinfecting napkins and regularly wipe the keyboard, mouse, desk and phone, on which a large number of bacteria settles.
Fresh air
Spend more time in the fresh air. Sitting at home near the battery, you can hardly get better. Central heating dries the mucous membrane of the mouth, eyes and nose, making them vulnerable to infections.