Colds and respiratory illnesses are more common during the colder months. People stay indoors most of the time, due to which the virus can spread easily from one person to another. People with weak immunity may face problems in cold and cold air. The bad thing about cold and cough is that if one person in the family gets it, then gradually it spreads to all the people. Let us know how we can prevent this.
There are some ways to protect your family from cold and cough
wash hands: Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially after using the bathroom. After blowing your nose or touching your face. If you can’t wash your hands, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your face: Cold viruses can spread from your hands to your eyes, nose and mouth.
Cover your nose and mouth: When you sneeze or cough, use a tissue or your elbow instead of your hands.
Stay home if you are sick: Stay at home to prevent spreading the cold to others.
Avoid large crowds: When leaving the house, maintain a distance of at least six feet from other people.
Use a humidifier: Due to low humidity, it can be difficult to trap and eliminate micro-bugs that cause cold and cough.
Along with getting good sleep, be sure to follow diet and exercise: Eat well and exercise: A healthy diet and lifestyle can help your body fight germs.
Get a flu vaccine: The flu vaccine is updated every year to protect against the primary flu strain circulating that year.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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