Getting Sick: How to Prevent the Flu

Don't Bring Home the Flu!

Getting sick seems synonymous with going back to school. But what about going to work? Your coworkers are as germ-fested as the kids in your son's class. So what can you do to make sure you keep a healthy home? Dr. Scott Cohen, Dr. Cara Natterson and health & fitness expert, Holly Perkins give expert advice on how to build up your immunity and tips to avoid bringing the flu home from sick co-workers and school mates.

Dr. Scott Cohen- "Germs can lurk on surfaces for hours"
-To prevent getting sick, wash your hands! Especially after touching elevator buttons, door handles, and railings
-Cleaners remove germs while disinfectants kill them, so you want to make sure to you use the products that say "disinfectant"
-Clean your
-Cough and sneeze in to your arm-- not hands!

Dr. Cara Natterson- "Hand sanitizing is key"
-If you don' t have soap and water, make sure you use sanitizer aggressively by rubbing
-Don't use alcohol based hand sanitizer with babies
-Baby wipes work better than hand sanitizer

Holly Perkins - "Protect Your Immune System"
-Minimize caffeine which will help you restore your immune system for a deep sleep
-Reduce your sugar intake
-Take your vitamins! Vitamins should always have vitamin C
-Take supplements at the first sight of illness

See Also:
-Why is My Child Always Congested?

-Vitamin D Helps Fend of Flu & Asthma Attacks

-'Tis the Season to Spread Germs!

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