Keep flu out in the cold this winter

As winter nudges closer, prepare yourself and your loved ones and avoid getting the flu. Here’s how to do it:

#1 Avoid close contact

Keep your personal space a bit bigger during the colder months.

#2 Practice self-care

Get quality sleep, manage stress, eat a balanced diet, and stay hydrated.

#3 Keep the air clear

Clean air goes a long way when it comes to stopping the spread of the flu virus. Get ventilation going and let the virus blow out the door.

#4 Stock up on essentials

Build your immune system with vitamins C and D, Omega-3 fatty acids, and zinc.

#5 Get yourself vaccinated

Getting the flu shot is one of the simplest ways to help prevent illness. While some may have their doubts, the vaccination success rate ranged between 64% and 89% in the 2023 flu season.

You can get a free flu vaccination at any one of Medihelp’s 2 000 network pharmacies. Find a pharmacy near you.