Fall and winter are fast approaching, so it's time to start building up our defenses against cold and flu viruses. Here are 5 quick tips to avoid getting sick this season:
- Get a flu vaccination. It's the #1 defense against the flu. Even if you still get sick, you can get over it faster and experience fewer symptoms.
- Wash your hands frequently. Protect yourself and others. Wash after using the restroom, blowing your nose, before and after preparing foods, etc.
- Stay away from people who are sick or wash up after interacting. Be courteous when you're sick to keep your germs at home.
- Clean and sanitize often. Germs can be spread through many surfaces such as desks, tables, doorknobs, bathrooms, electronics, etc. Wipe them down with a disinfectant to greatly limit the number of germs you and others are exposed to.
- Avoid touching your face. Germs get your sick when they're introduced to your system through your eyes, nose, and mouth.
EMI Health is a nonprofit organization that has been providing health benefits in the Intermountain West for 80 years. We currently provide medical, dental, and vision coverage to more than 150,000 members in Utah and Arizona. For more information, visit EMIHealth.com.
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