Healthy Holiday Tips
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The holidays are a time for gathering, family, and togetherness. With the temperatures dropping, most families opt to meet indoors. While your heart may be happy to see your family together under one roof, your immune system might take a little more convincing. Being in close contact with others for extended periods of times can increase the risk of spreading germs and viruses.
The single best way to prevent getting sick is getting a flu vaccine and encouraging your family members to, so that no one is ill at family gatherings. Receiving the flu vaccine is particularly important for infants and elderly people, as they are in a higher risk group for the flu. Wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitizer, and if you need to cough or sneeze, do it in your elbow instead of your hand. Purchase antibacterial soap for the family during these times in close quarters, and remember that no one who has the flu or a cold should be preparing or handling food.
Anyone cooking or entering the kitchen should scrub their hands and wrist with soap and hot water, and minimize the number of people entering the kitchen. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, and be sure to regularly disinfect surfaces that others use, like the counters and the dining room table. According to the CDC, helping contain germs is a great way to prevent spreading the flu. If a family member is very ill or gets the flu, they should not attend the gathering.
When gathering with friends and family this holiday season, some may eat differently than usual. Taking walks after meals can help with digestion and stress. If you?re feeling overwhelmed, take a few minutes alone in a bedroom or outside to calm your nerves. The holidays can be a stressful time, and some additional planning can help ensure that gatherings go smoothly. If you have any food allergies or diet restrictions, be sure to ask for the ingredients of dishes you didn?t prepare.
Take a vitamin C supplement to further boost and protect your immune system during the cold and flu season.
We hope you enjoy this time with your loved ones, and we wish everyone happy holidays!
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