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How to avoid catching a cold or flu

RBC Style has compiled the main methods for combating colds and viruses, the prevention of which is much more practical than further treatment.
How to avoid catching a cold or flu
How to avoid catching a cold or flu
How to avoid catching a cold or flu
How to avoid catching a cold or flu
How to avoid catching a cold or flu

Avoid crowds. It is not necessary to turn into a hermit, go to work only by taxi and do your groceries only at night, but plan your affairs so as not to get into rush hour if possible,. The fact is that the causative agents of flu and colds quickly increase their strength and spread among a large number of people. If you often have to be in a crowd in a closed room, try not to touch your nose, lips and eyes: these facial parts are most quickly affected by bacteria.

One of hygiene rules it is time to give up is to cover your mouth with your hand when sneezing. It is best to sneeze into a tissue, but if you do not have a handkerchief at hand, you can do it into the bend of your elbow. This way, bacteria and viruses will not get on your hands and fly around the room causing a decrease in the immunity of colleagues or bus passengers. This will reduce the risk of infecting others, although it will not save you from the onset of the disease. Be sure to throw away the used tissue and wash your hands afterwards.

You can wipe your desk and surrounding objects with disinfectant wet wipes. Flu and cold viruses are literally in the air, so it is necessary to ventilate the room. It is better to leave the room during that so as not to sit in a draft and get hypothermia.

The main way to combat ARVI and flu is to make the body resistant to them. Strength for immunity should be drawn from adequate rest, a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition. Diversify your diet with vegetables and fruits. By agreement with your doctor, you can add vitamin complexes. Try to get enough sleep, include aerobic exercise in your schedule and limit alcohol consumption.

In the autumn and winter, the body lacks sunlight thanks to which vitamin D is produced. Its deficiency can lead to cardiovascular diseases and weakened immunity. To prevent vitamin D deficiency, an adult is recommended to receive at least 600-800 IU per day, and in case of insufficiency - at least 1500-2000 IU. You can replenish the substance in the body by adding foods rich in it to your diet. First of all, these are fatty fish: wild salmon, tuna and sardines, as well as other products: egg yolks, beef liver, butter and milk.

Source: https://style.rbc.ru/health/5c45d4de9a7947b64d8f68b0

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