Avoid Winter Flue

We are about to get in a season called winter. A season known for colds and flue 

Flue is a disease also known as influenza and is said to be a respiratory infection caused by a lot of viruses. It usually affects people aged above 65 and people with long-term health conditions like diabetes and kidney disease are mostly at risk of getting flue.

Symptoms of flue are

-high fever

-A cough and/or sore throat

-A runny or stuffy nose

-Headaches and/or body aches

-Fatigue

-Nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea (most common in children)

Simple ways to reduce chances of getting flu

1)Try to avoid close contact with sick people.People are much physically closer during winter, this makes it easier for infections.If you are using public transport always open windows and at home MAKE SURE THE WINDOWS IN YOUR HOUSE ARE OPENED TO ALLOW CIRCULATION OF FRESH AIR.

2)Always keep keep warm.Wrap yourself with warm clothes. Wear shoes with a good grip if you need to go outside. If you can, always stay inside during a cold weather.

 3)Heat your home to make it stay warm.

4)Use Flue vaccination-its an injection commonly known as the "flu jab" and is used to protect adults and some children at risk of getting flu.

5)Wash your hands throughout the day because it prevent infections.Hands are veritable germ factories. Warm water and soap will kill the germs We touch a lot of things with our hands and later touching our nose or mouth thus becoming  prone to flue infection.

Keep safe and enjoy winter

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