It's the Cold and Flu Season! How to Prepare You and Your Family?

September 23, 2022

Each year in Canada, about 5 to 10 percent of adults and 20 to 30 percent of children are infected with influenza, usually in the late fall and winter. The flu can be more than just a nuisance. It can lead to serious complications, such as pneumonia, bronchitis or even hospitalization. 

 

Tips to Stay Healthy This Flu Season

 

1. Get vaccinated. It is recommended that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine yearly. While the vaccine isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, it's still the best way to reduce your risk of getting sick. And if you get the flu despite being vaccinated, you are likely to have a milder case and be less likely to require hospitalization.

2. Wash your hands often and thoroughly. One of the easiest ways to protect yourself from the flu is also one of the most effective: washing your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. You should also avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth if your hands aren't clean. 

3. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. This one may be self-explanatory, but it's worth repeating! If someone around you is coughing or sneezing, Keep your distance—and if you're feeling under the weather, stay home, so you don't make anyone else sick. 

4. Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve (not your hands). Again, this one seems like common sense, but it's important to remember to protect those around you as well as yourself. 

5. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces often. Technically, this tip is more for preventing the spread of colds and other viruses, but since the flu virus can live on surfaces for up to 48 hours, it's still relevant here. Be sure to regularly clean commonly used surfaces like door handles, countertops, keyboards, etc., during cold and flu season. 

6. Stock on supplies. This step is more for peace of mind than anything else, but stocking up on supplies like tissues, hand sanitizer, and—if you're feeling anxious—flu medication can help you feel more prepared if someone in your household does end up getting sick. And while you're at it, make sure you supplement that will help support your immune system.

7. Get plenty of rest and exercise. Finally, one of the best things you can do to protect yourself from the flu (or any illness) is to ensure you are taking care of yourself by getting enough sleep and exercise. Both of these things help to boost your immune system, so aim for seven to eight hours of sleep per night and 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.  

 

Staying Healthy this Flu Season with Vitanergy 

Flu season is upon us, and now is the time to start thinking about how we can protect ourselves and our families from getting sick. One way to do that is by ensuring we get all the essential vitamins and minerals our bodies need to stay healthy. That's where supplements come in.

Vitamin B Complex

Vitamin B complex is a great place to start boosting your immunity this flu season. This group of vitamins helps support our nervous system and keeps our energy levels up, which are essential when trying to ward off a virus. 

Vitamin B is an essential nutrient that helps support energy metabolism and provides antioxidant protection against free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage cells, leading to inflammation. Vitamin B Complex from Vitanergy includes all eight B vitamins, plus choline and inositol, which work together to help the body in optimum health.

Multivitamin and Mineral Gummies

Multivitamins are a great way to ensure you get all the nutrients you need, especially during cold and flu season. These are packed with all the nutrients our bodies need to function at their best.

Multivitamins and Mineral Gummies from Vitanergy are excellent options because they are delicious and easy to take. They contain no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners and are Non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan. Most importantly, they provide 100% or more of the Daily Value of 12 essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, D3, and E.

Liquid Vitamin D3

Vitamin D helps support bone health and absorb calcium. This vitamin is also essential for maintaining a strong immune system. Research has shown that people deficient in vitamin D are more likely to get sick when exposed to a virus. The best way to get vitamin D is from exposure to sunlight, but during the winter months, when we can't get as much sun, a supplement is a great way to ensure we're getting enough. 

Liquid Vitamin D3 from Vitanergy is an excellent option because it is easy to take - just mix it into your favorite beverage or just simply drop into your mouth - and provides 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 per serving. Vitamin D3 is the form of vitamin D most effectively used by the body.

 

Takeaways

These are just a few ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick this flu season. Remember to wash your hands often, clean surfaces, stock up on supplies, get plenty of rest and exercise, and take supplements to support your immune system. By following these tips, you will be well on your way to staying healthy all season long. With Vitanergy's line of products, you will have everything you and your family needs to stay healthy this flu season!

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