Here's exactly how you get sick, and what you need to know to protect yourself next time:
Most people get at least 2 colds a year. You might also be one of the 1 in 5 Americans who come down with the flu.
Do these 8 things to avoid the bugs that bring you down. Keep your sick days for when you might need them more.You’re most likely to come down with a cold or flu between September and May. So be extra careful during those months, especially if:You take any medicine that affects your immune systemTime your flu vaccination to make it more effective. It will take two weeks for the protection to start. So get vaccinated in the early fall, before flu season begins.
How far away should you stay from someone who's sick? Those droplets can spread out to about 6 feet. So, keep your distance, if you can.3. Keep Towels Separate When someone in your home has the flu, put out an extra hand towel for others to use. Or, use paper towels.If the air in your home or workplace is very dry, flu germs will stick around longer. Run a humidifier to make it harder for illness to spread. The moist air causes airborne germs to drop to the ground where they’re less likely to infect you.Flu germs can live on hard surfaces like doorknobs and keyboards for up to 8 hours.
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