Tips to Help Prevent Getting the H1N1 Swine Flu

With the threat of the Swine Flu swirling in the air, parents need to do whatever they can to help themselves and their children from getting the flu or, at the very least, minimizing the flu if it does affect your family.

The only portals of entry of the H1N1 virus are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature,  it’s almost impossible not coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is. 

Her are some Tips to stop the proliferation and Protect your Family.

• Frequent Hand Washing.  This is probably one of the most important habits you can encourage your family to do.
• Hands Off Face.  Continually remind your family to keep their hands away from their face.  This is a habit we all have but with conscious effort we can certainly minimize it.
• Salt Water Gargles.  Gargle with a salt water solution in the moring and evening.  This helps to keep any virus from proliferating.
• Nasal Saline Spray.  Use a saline spray to flush nasal passages at least once a day.  Blow nose well afterwards.
• Vitamin C and Yogurt.  Eat foods plentiful in vitamin C and also eat Yogurt, both will increase your immunity to colds and viruses.  For better Vitamin C absorption, also take Zinc.
• Drink Warm Liquids.  Drink plenty of warm liquids, such as tea and soup. Warm drinks help flush viruses from the throat into the stomach, where viruses can no longer survive.
• Plenty of Rest.  Our bodies need rest to keep our immunity strong, so this is especially important during flu seasons.