Ebeneezer Sneezer's Tips for colds and flu

  • To avoid colds, wash your hands regularly. Touching your eyes or mouth may pass the virus into your system.
  • Taking vitamin C and Zinc supplements can help defend your body against infection.
  • Keep up your fluids.
  • Keep warm.
  • Get plenty of rest and, particularly if you have flu, take a day or two off work if you need it.
  • Use the appopriate pharmacy medicine to treat your symptoms and make you more comfortable.
  • Don't force yourself to eat if you don't feel like it.

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