Ways to Avoid Cold and Flu
While germs are always present throughout the year, winter in particular increases your chances to get the common cold and influenza. Now more than ever, with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, people need to ensure their health and increase their immune system. Luckily, there are ways to prevent cold and flu. Here are some tips from The Center for Disease Control and Prevention that help you learn about actions you can take to protect yourself and others from the flu and help stop the spread of germs. Avoid close contact: Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others. Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Flu and other serious respir