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Keeping influenza and Covid at bay this winter
from The Adviser 1666
by The Adviser
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AS the winter season sets in, it brings with it the heightened risk of both influenza (the flu) and COVID19 transmission. It is crucial for individuals to take proactive steps in safeguarding their health and the well-being of their communities during these challenging times.
Vaccines have proven to be effective tools in preventing severe illness and reducing the spread of these highly infectious diseases and by taking a couple of jabs, you can significantly lower the risk of falling ill and protect those around you.
Other preventative measures to stave-off infection and the spread of disease include:
• Maintaining a safe distance from others of 1.5m curbs the spread of respiratory illness.
• Regular hand washing or sanitising is equally important to eliminate any potential viral particles and maintain personal hygiene.
• Remember to cough or sneeze into your elbow, this helps prevent the dispersion of infectious droplets and reduces the risk of infecting others.
• Wear a face mask to give yourself an additional layer of protection by reducing the spread of respiratory droplets.
