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These Are the Most Effective Ways to Avoid Getting a Cold This Season

Ways to Prevent Colds and Flus

These Are the Most Effective Ways to Avoid Getting a Cold This Season

February 27, 2018 by Nicole Van Groningen, MD

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If You Do Get Sick, Stay Put

Despite your best efforts to avoid the cold or flu this season, viral infections still get happen. If you do get sick, the CDC recommends staying home from work or school for at least 24 hours after your fever resolves to minimize the risk of transmitting the virus to others.

Check Your Vitamin D

Take Probiotics

Give Gargling a Go

Prioritize Sleep

Wash Up

Get Moving

Try Echinacea

Don't Bother With Masks

Consider Zinc

Keep Your Distance

Be Careful With Your Phone

Take Vitamin C (If You're Very, Very Active)

Have (More) Sex

Hands Off

If You Can't Wash, Sanitize

Keep Surfaces Clean

Quit Smoking

Practice Mindfulness

Get Your Flu Shot

If You Do Get Sick, Stay Put

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