According to reports from
Coloradohealth officials, the state is experiencing a severe case of the
flu this 2013-2014 flu season. 748 people and counting have been
hospitalized due to the flu, which is significantly more than what
the state saw last year.
Seeing as there is no
medicine that can cure the flu, it is important to practice good
health habits that can prevent the flu from spreading. In the
immortal words of Benjamin Franklin, “an ounce of prevention is
better than a pound of cure”.
For starters, people
should take the time to thoroughly wash their hands with soap and
water. Do not forget to scrape off dirt and grime hiding under
fingernails. In the absence of soap and water, people are encouraged
to use rubbing alcohol and other alcohol-based sanitizers.
Eating a healthy diet is
often associated with preventing obesity and its complications, but
it can also help stave off the flu, as the vitamins and minerals from
a healthy diet can boost your immune system. In addition, try to get
the prescribed six to eight hours of sleep. Sleep deprivation has
been known to lower the immune system.
Lastly, do not forget to
get the flu vaccine when it comes out every year. Multiple studies
have shown that the chances of contracting the flu is significantly
reduced after vaccination. According to the CDC, everyone, including
babies aged six months and above, should be vaccinated.
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