The Christmas season is just days away and everyone has a plan for the upcoming Holidays, may it be in the comfort of their own homes or in a trip around the world. However, there are several ways to stay healthy and plan ahead for health needs.
The Christmas season entails snow, gifts, and gets together events. However, the flu season just got started and it happened to be the last days of office hours of physician's offices and most certainly, emergency rooms are busier than ever. There are some tips to guide individuals on what to do to prevent an illness and if the illness needs immediate attention.
Planning ahead and making use of alternative resources for non-emergency situations can reduce the seasonal strain and making the most of the vacation without hassle. Preventive measures to avoid contracting flu on the holiday vacation are essential.
First, the most important and effective means to prevent an illness is hand washing. It can help minimize the risk of catching viruses and germs. It can also prevent the spread of infection.
Taking vitamins like Ascorbic acid is important especially in the cold season. Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a well-known effective vitamin to boost the immune system in order for the body to be able to ward off any pathogens that can cause diseases like flu, colds and sore throat.
Getting flu vaccination is important to protect the body from the dangers of having flu. It is available in most family doctor offices and walk-in clinics. Furthermore, doing some advance research on the office hours and operation hours of doctors over the holidays can help you determine whether they can cater to you on the Christmas break. This can reduce unimportant trips to the emergency rooms.
Lastly, getting the phone numbers of doctors and nurses can reduce hassle in going to emergency rooms where they can offer mobile treatment and medical advice.