Cold and Flu Prevention Quick Tips

• Flu Shots
  Get a flu shot every year. Your family doctor will give you more information about flu shots such as when to get them and if he/she recommends for you to get it.

• Getting Your Rest
  One of the overlooked reasons for catching a flu or cold is the lack of rest and sleep. Inadequate rest and sleep can cause the breakdown of your immune system making you more vulnerable to the cold and flu viruses.

• Washing Your Hands
  Washing your hands on a regular basis will help out alot. This is because most of the time you catch the virus by touching someone that has it and then rubbing your eyes, nose, or mouth. You can also catch the virus if someone near you that has is it sneezes or coughs and your breathe it in...not really much you can do about that.

• Avoid Sudden Temperature Changes
  Keeping warm and avoiding sudden temperature changes such as being in a warm home and going into the cold outdoors will help prevent the virus. Always wear warm clothing when moving from a warm place to a cold place as this will increase your resistance to these viruses.

• Quit Smoking
  If you smoke then quit. Smokers aren't more vulnerable but when they catch a cold or flu virus the symptoms are alot worse than non smokers. Kicking the habbit is not easy but will be well worth it when it comes to your health. There are many products that can assist you in breaking the habbit such as CigSation and Nico-Stop.

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