How to Reduce Your Chances of Getting the Flu

By MeganK

It’s that time of year again . . . flu season! It’s no fun to have the flu. I’ll give you some easy tips to help prevent the flu.

Step 1
Get a flu shot. This is the easiest thing you can do to help reduce your chance of getting the flu. Getting the flu vaccine doesn’t guarantee that you won’t get the flu but it does help protect you. If you would get the flu it may be less severe than if you wouldn’t have gotten the vaccine. Take advantage of flu clinics offered by your employers. It’s especially important for children, pregnant women and the elderly to get a flu shot.

Step 2
Take a daily multi-vitamin. Taking a vitamin will help build up your defenses against the flu.

Step 3
Get enough sleep. Cutting corners on sleep will weaken your body’s defenses.

Step 4
Wash your hands. Washing your hands frequently throughout the day can help reduce your chances of getting the flu. Carry a hand sanitizer with you so you can easily wash up wherever you are.

Step 5
Clean items that are frequently handled by many people: the remote, telephones, doorknobs, faucets, refrigerator handle, steering wheel, computer etc.

Step 6
If you are sick, take a day off. Don’t go to work or send a sick kid to school. Don’t spread the flu to others.