Avoid Getting Sick by Keeping Your Distance

 Social distance to stay healthy.

There are quite a few things you can do to avoid coming down with the flu or catching one of those nasty colds this year. 

Yes, you can and probably should get a flu shot. Also, be sure you 

get plenty of sleep, 
eat a healthy diet, 
and exercise regularly. 
The healthier your body, the stronger your immune system. 

Another important preventative measure is washing your hands. But don’t stop there. 

As much as possible, keep your distance from people who are coughing and sneezing. 

Turns out that the average cold or flu virus only travels about six feet through the air, and only a bit farther for that other stuff.  So, that means if you can keep a little bit of distance between yourself and anyone that looks like they are sick, you improve your chances of staying healthy. 

Of course, that’s easier said than done. 

Sometimes we end up stuck in meetings with sick coworkers who didn’t stay home. Or we must brave public transportation. Or worst of all, we have to wait in a doctor’s waiting room or hospital. 

Wearing a mask and washing your hands will help you avoid getting sick or making it worse.

You should also do your best to keep that six feet distance I mentioned earlier. 

Move a few seats if you can. Better safe than sorry! If, and not often lately, try to use the spare space between you while waiting in line. 

Take a different route when you see someone with glassy eyes, or someone who’s showing any kinds of symptoms that indicate they may have a cold or the flu. 

Teach your loved ones to do the same. 

If they get sick, you will be surrounded by people who spent most of their day within close proximity of you. Now, everyone needs your help (mindfulness) and physical attention. The best method of dealing with this is to speed up their or your recovery. Hopefully you have been practicing best habits for building a healthy immune system.  You will need to follow these habits to keep your recovery on the fastest track.  Keep loved ones that get sick the same way. 

Nutrition, hygiene, and a little movement to keep healthy blood circulation will go a long ways towards a fast recovery from a cold or flu.

Eat a healthy diet and go out and exercise as a family if you can. Any fresh air you can get may be an uplifting event. 

Boost your vitamin C intake. Do this during the winter months, and any time of the year that you may be at risk. Especially, when cold and flu are most rampant, you'll want to be sure you have maintained your vitamins and good immunity boosting habits. When anyone does get sick - it happens - you can do your best to protect yourself (and them too!).

Wash your hands and try to avoid getting coughed or sneezed on. I know, easier said than done, but do what you can. It will make a super big difference in your favor.

Last but not least, use your influence to encourage others to stay home when they are sick. Lead by example. Stay home from the office and avoid heading out to the store when you’re sick. If you have to venture out, keep your distance and wear a mask. 

Don’t sneeze or cough into your hands. Sneeze into your elbow and keep your mouth covered. Encourage children to do the same. It's an important habit to learn and will become quite natural with time. Cold and flu season will be easier to weather thorough for everyone. 

Use hand sanitizer before touching common use items like the keypad at the grocery store and the likes. Keep your kids home from school if they're sick. Spread the message of the importance of staying home when sick to get others to do the same. 

So next time when someone you know is not feeling well, avoid Getting Sick by Keeping Your Distance. 

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Avoid Getting Sick by Keeping Your Distance [Part Three - How To Avoid Colds And Flu]