Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 I got a flu shot today by my health district. Today was the last day they were giving them. I couldn't believe the lines of people! I have a weak immune system and have had the worst flu several times. A few years ago I had it and had complications like pneumonia which last for 2 months. I don't want to go through that again! I'm also going to follow the suggestions below to avoid other viruses this season. I have always hated to shake hands with people and I hate touching doors and shopping carts, etc, out in public I don't go out more than is necessary either. I think people who get sick easily can relate? Darlene -- [ ] flu shot etc. My clinic told me today they might be receiving no vaccine this year. Are there any herbs/supplements/vitamins which will help strengthen us against the flu? On a health show today they encouraged folks during the flu season... *NOT to shake hands *exercise to stimulate the immune system *avoid crowds as much as possible *drink plenty of water *eat healthy *get as much sleep as necessary *sneeze or cough into the arm not the hand *take a multi-vitamin Is there anything else we can do? Love & hope... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 I got a flu shot today by my health district. Today was the last day they were giving them. I couldn't believe the lines of people! I have a weak immune system and have had the worst flu several times. A few years ago I had it and had complications like pneumonia which last for 2 months. I don't want to go through that again! I'm also going to follow the suggestions below to avoid other viruses this season. I have always hated to shake hands with people and I hate touching doors and shopping carts, etc, out in public I don't go out more than is necessary either. I think people who get sick easily can relate? Darlene -- [ ] flu shot etc. My clinic told me today they might be receiving no vaccine this year. Are there any herbs/supplements/vitamins which will help strengthen us against the flu? On a health show today they encouraged folks during the flu season... *NOT to shake hands *exercise to stimulate the immune system *avoid crowds as much as possible *drink plenty of water *eat healthy *get as much sleep as necessary *sneeze or cough into the arm not the hand *take a multi-vitamin Is there anything else we can do? Love & hope... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 I posted this somewhere here in the last couple days. HANDWASHING - along with those other things. HANDWASH often...soap is not absolutely necessary- running water is good. Use a papertowel in public bathrooms to turn off the water and to open the door when leaving the bathroom. Eating good healthy foods, getting good sleep and exercise will help keep your immune system running. Handwashing will wash away bacteria and viruses. Good air ventilation and good air circulation helps dilute bacteria and germ etc- so keep a window slightly cracked but do not get a bad draft..... If you use a humdifier, keep it clean- or you will defeat the purpose. Instead of humidifying you will be sending germs everywhere. - In , Grammi_Love@w... wrote: > My clinic told me today they might be receiving no vaccine this year. > Are there any herbs/supplements/vitamins which will help strengthen us > against the flu? > On a health show today they encouraged folks during the flu season... > > *NOT to shake hands > *exercise to stimulate the immune system > *avoid crowds as much as possible > *drink plenty of water > *eat healthy > *get as much sleep as necessary > *sneeze or cough into the arm not the hand > *take a multi-vitamin > > Is there anything else we can do? > > Love & hope... > > Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 I posted this somewhere here in the last couple days. HANDWASHING - along with those other things. HANDWASH often...soap is not absolutely necessary- running water is good. Use a papertowel in public bathrooms to turn off the water and to open the door when leaving the bathroom. Eating good healthy foods, getting good sleep and exercise will help keep your immune system running. Handwashing will wash away bacteria and viruses. Good air ventilation and good air circulation helps dilute bacteria and germ etc- so keep a window slightly cracked but do not get a bad draft..... If you use a humdifier, keep it clean- or you will defeat the purpose. Instead of humidifying you will be sending germs everywhere. - In , Grammi_Love@w... wrote: > My clinic told me today they might be receiving no vaccine this year. > Are there any herbs/supplements/vitamins which will help strengthen us > against the flu? > On a health show today they encouraged folks during the flu season... > > *NOT to shake hands > *exercise to stimulate the immune system > *avoid crowds as much as possible > *drink plenty of water > *eat healthy > *get as much sleep as necessary > *sneeze or cough into the arm not the hand > *take a multi-vitamin > > Is there anything else we can do? > > Love & hope... > > Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Washwashwash your hands!!!!! Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Washwashwash your hands!!!!! Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 and always replace your toothbrush if you have been ill. and also replace it every few months even if you have not been ill) - In , Birdijo@a... wrote: > Washwashwash your hands!!!!! Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 and always replace your toothbrush if you have been ill. and also replace it every few months even if you have not been ill) - In , Birdijo@a... wrote: > Washwashwash your hands!!!!! Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 Or soak your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide. I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] Re: flu shot etc. > > > and always replace your toothbrush if you have been ill. and also replace it every few months even if you have not been ill) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 Or soak your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide. I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] Re: flu shot etc. > > > and always replace your toothbrush if you have been ill. and also replace it every few months even if you have not been ill) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 Sung to the tune of " Row, Row, Row Your Boat, " Cary? I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org Re: [ ] flu shot etc. > > Washwashwash your hands!!!!! Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 Sung to the tune of " Row, Row, Row Your Boat, " Cary? I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org Re: [ ] flu shot etc. > > Washwashwash your hands!!!!! Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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