admin- Get vaccinated against flu
This vaccine — which was approved by FDA in 2009 — was developed because the immune system typically becomes weaker with age, leaving people at increased risk of seasonal flu-related complications which may lead to hospitalisation and death.
- Wash your hands often with soap or warm water.
Teach children to do the same. Both colds and flu can be passed through coughing, sneezing, and contaminated surfaces, including the hands.
- Limit exposure to infected people. Keep infants away from crowds for the first few months of life. This is especially important for premature babies who may have underlying abnormalities such as lung or heart disease.
- Keep stress in check
- Practice health habits
- Eat right and sleep right
- Exercise, it can help the immune system better fight off the germs that cause illness.
Source: Food and Drug Administration/Consumer Health Information :www.webmed.com
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