health-messages

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- Vaccination is not the only way to prevent influenza.
- By protecting yourself against the flu, you also protect others.
- When you have the flu or a cold, rest at home and avoid public places and your workplace until you are fully recovered.
- Use disposable tissues when coughing and sneezing during the flu. Because viruses can survive for hours or even days on cloth handkerchiefs.
- Avoid shaking hands and kissing (face-to-face greetings) with others when you have a cold or the flu.
- If you have touched surfaces in public places, do not touch your nose, mouth, or eyes. This is how flu viruses enter your body.
- To prevent spreading the infection to others, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, especially after sneezing and coughing.
- During a cold or flu, eat a nutritious diet and drink plenty of fluids.
- Mental stress weakens the immune system and increases the likelihood of catching a cold.
- Frequent hand washing with soap and water is one of the ways to prevent colds.
- Vitamin C is effective in preventing and treating colds by strengthening the immune system.
- If your flu or cold symptoms worsen, avoid self-medication and see a doctor as soon as possible.
- Adequate sleep, avoiding stress, proper nutrition, and exercise keep your immune system in optimal condition, preparing it to fight off germs.