5 WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE FLU
Some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, making it hard to inform the difference between them supported symptoms alone. Diagnostic testing can help determine if you’re sick with the flu or COVID-19.
Flu Symptoms
Influenza (flu) can cause mild to severe illness, and occasionally can cause death. Flu is different from a chilly. Flu usually comes on suddenly. those that have flu often feel some or all of those symptoms:
• fever* or feeling feverish/chills
• cough
• sore throat
• runny or stuffy nose
• muscle or body aches
• headaches
• fatigue (tiredness)
• some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is often more common in children than adults.
With flu season right around the corner, it’s time to begin thinking about how to protect yourself from this and other common cold-weather diseases, illnesses and infections. Here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind.
Get a flu vaccine – The Ministry of Health in the U.A.E recommends that everyone 6 months of age or older get a flu vaccine as soon as the current season’s vaccines become available. This is especially important for people at high risk of flu complications, including children, pregnant women, individuals 65 years of age or older and individuals who suffer from chronic health conditions. Getting the vaccine can keep you secure and it can be your safety net and keep you assured from getting the Flu.
Have your AC System Cleaned– You can keep the surfaces in your home clean with disinfectants, but it’s also important to consider the air you’re breathing. Most modern homes here in Dubai have the Air Conditioning switched on during the hot-weather months that airborne bacteria and viruses can easily flow indoors through the Air Ducts. A dirty Air Conditioner can become the breeding ground of multiple microorganisms making it really tough to breathe the same air being removed by your Air Conditioner. Moltocare and its AC Duct Cleaning Services is one of the best lines of defense against these pathogens, proving to drastically Improve Indoor Air Quality, destroying more than 99% of the flu virus on the first pass.
Control humidity levels – According to CNN, “homes kept at 40-60% relative humidity are likely to have fewer flu viruses lingering in the air and on surfaces like sink faucets, door handles and countertops.” If the air inside your home is dry, consider using a cool mist humidifier, which can also help relieve congestion and coughs. Usually humid climates and atmospheres can help in spreading the Flu germs causing an issue, thus control the humidity can help you from getting the flu.
Keep your hands clean – Did you know that approximately 80% of infectious diseases are transmitted by touch?
Think about all the objects you touch throughout the day once you leave the house: doorknobs, stairway railings, shopping carts, etc. According to the CDC, washing your hands is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. The most important thing this year has taught us is that we should always keep our hands clean as bacteria and germs can quickly transfer from our hands to our mouth making us sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth – Every time you bite your nails or rub your eyes, you could be increasing your chances of getting the flu, as this is one of the main ways that a virus can enter your system. Keeping your hands clean helps, but try to avoid touching your face just to be safe. We should avoid touching our face at all costs, besides keeping your hands clean your face shall be clean too.
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