8 Ways To Protect Yourself From Flu

8waystobefit
Feb 12, 2020
2 min read

Updated: Apr 26, 2023

Protect Yourself During the Flu Season!

Winter is almost over but the flu season does not seem to leave us alone! As we know, prevention is better than cure, in this short blog-post, we’ll cover eight easy, doable preventive measures to avoid getting the bug.

1. Washing hands

Wash your hands with soap and running water before and after eating, cooking, using the toilet and after coming back home. Be thorough with the washing; don’t forget to lather up the back of your hand and under your fingernails. Of course, if required, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer as per the instructions.

2. Good respiratory hygiene

Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing with a tissue or flexed elbow. Preferably use disposable tissue and napkins and discard them correctly.

3. Personal hygiene

In addition to the abovementioned points, consider wearing clean clothes; avoiding touching your eyes, nose, or mouth; and keeping your home well-ventilated.

4. Contact with ill individuals

Avoid close contact with sick people and maintain good personal hygiene if you come across sick people.

5. If you already feel sick

Avoid close contact with others if you’re feeling under the weather, do not spit in public, and maintain personal hygiene. In addition, increase your fluid intake, stay warm, and take rest. Please seek medical help if your symptoms become worse.

6. Food safety

Eat freshly prepared meals and avoid raw foods. In case of animal-products, ensure that you only consume well-cooked food. Eat a balanced diet to maintain good immunity.