Tips for Preventing Winter Illness

I am sure everyone knows these but they are worth repeating:

Avoid Exposure
Avoiding contact with those suffering from infection is a sensible precaution but it is not easy.

Wash Hands Regularly
Frequent hand-washing has been shown to be the best and easiest way to prevent picking up flu and colds.

Clean Surfaces with Anti-Bacterial Cleaners
Wipe surfaces, doorknobs, supermarket cart handles, telephone handsets and other areas which get heavy public use with antibacterial wipes, or use cleaning sprays.

Avoid Touching Eyes, Nose and Mouth
Cold and flu viruses enter the body via the eyes, nose and mouth, so avoid introducing harmful bacteria by resisting rubbing the eyes or touching the nose and mouth unnecessarily.

Diet
Eat a diet which is wholesome and healthy with plenty of Vitamin C. Eating fresh fruits, vegetables and natural yogurt and drinking plenty of fluids can help boost your immunity as a last line of defense against infections and viruses.

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