How can I avoid getting the flu?

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asked Dec 26, 2021 in Other- Health by Jilipsouza (860 points)
How can I avoid getting the flu?

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answered Dec 26, 2021 by Christeenlia (29,300 points)
To avoid getting the flu get the flu vaccine, get plenty of rest, get plenty of Vitamin C and drink plenty of fluids.

Some other tips to help prevent getting the flu are to.

Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your mouth and nose.
Clean your hands.
Avoid touching your eyes nose or mouth.
Practice other good health habits.

Take Tamiflu before the onset of the flu.

Orange juice does not prevent the flu.

However drinking orange juice gives your body vitamins such as vitamin C which helps to boost your immune system.

Your immune system needs to work properly to help fight off infections such as the flu, cold etc.

So my regularly drinking orange juice you can help your bodies immune system fight off infections so you may not get the flu.

And you'll be healthier as a result of drinking the orange juice as well.

Getting vaccinated before you get the flu can help prevent the flu virus.

However some people still get the flu even with the flu vaccine but most people who do get the flu vaccine do not get the flu and if they do the person who got the flu vaccine typically recovers much quicker than someone who didn't get the flu vaccine.

Getting the flu vaccine does help prevent the flu virus from infecting you.

If you get the flu vaccine soon enough then you may never get the flu in the first place and if you do possibly get the flu then having the flu vaccine can help you recover quicker and make you not feel as sick.

The flu vaccine is a good way to protect both yourself as well as other people around you.

I've gotten the flu vaccine and most times I never get the flu and in the rare times I did get the flu virus a few times I recovered from the flu much quicker.

So it's worth it to get the flu vaccine so that you don't get sick or not as severely sick with the flu and it reduces your risk of developing more other serious health issues from the flu.

The flu vaccine also reduces your risk of hospitalization as well.

I highly recommend getting the flu virus to prevent the spread of the flu and possibly prevent yourself from getting the flu.
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answered Dec 29, 2021 by Amanda Magallanes (340 points)

Getting vaccinated against the flu every year is the most effective way to protect yourself against this illness and potential serious complications.

It is especially important to get vaccinated for pregnant women regardless of the gestational age.
Influenza vaccinations are also required for children aged 6 months to 5 years, the elderly, those with chronic illnesses, and healthcare workers.
Clean hands can help prevent many infections, including the flu. Practicing hand hygiene is an easy way to protect your health and that of your family members.

Wash your hands regularly with clean, running water and soap and dry thoroughly with a disposable paper towel. If soap and water are not on hand, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Influenza is a contagious disease. It spreads easily in crowded places such as public transport, educational institutions, nursing homes, and public events.

The eyes, nose and mouth are the most likely routes for the flu virus to enter the body.

We cannot completely eliminate the presence of influenza pathogens in the air we breathe, but we can reduce the risk of illness by avoiding touching our hands to the face.

For more detailed instructions, it is better to turn to a professional doctor with many years of experience.

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