This year’s cold and flu season is different and requires special attention to protect you and your family. Here are some tips to help you safely navigate through the next few months:
- Wash your hands frequently
- Carry hand sanitizer in your purse, backpack, and car
- If you have to sneeze, use a tissue or your sleeve
- Clean commonly used surfaces with antibacterial wipes
- Consider eating an orange or taking a Vitamin C supplement regularly
- Wear a mask when traveling on planes
- Stay home from school or work if you have a mild fever, cough, or sore throat
- Get the H1N1 flu shot – visit fightflu.ca to find a vaccination clinic near you
This guest post was contributed by Dr. Ana Florescu, who is currently an Internal Medicine resident at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. Thanks Dr. Ana!
Also don’t forget to enter for a chance to win a free Well.ca cold and flu season kit. Contest registration closes October 31, just two days away, so sign up today :)
