Fight Germs
Help keep germs at bay. During cold and flu season, help lower your odds of getting sick by remembering to wash your hands, bringing a backup bottle of hand sanitizer and cleaning your desk.
Cold and Flu Prevention
Get a yearly seasonal flu vaccination. Experts agree that a yearly flu vaccination is highly effective in preventing virulent strains of the flu in 70% to 90% of healthy adults.1
Staying Healthy
Sleep it off. Not getting enough sleep decreases your immune system's ability to fight off a cold.2 So try to get a consistent six to eight hours of sleep every night.
Healthy Expectations
We get well gradually. Generally speaking, a normal cold or flu lasts around five to seven days.3 If you don't start to feel better after a week, experts recommend you seek medical attention. Otherwise, over-the-counter medications should work just fine.
Clean and Healthy
Clean your humidifier. During the winter months, you should clean your humidifier every three days and change the water every day.4
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1 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
2 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
3 U.S. Food and Drug Administration
4 The National Institutes of Health*
* The National Institutes of Health does not endorse or promote any particular product or service.
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