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Flu Season: How to Survive By Expert Author: Rachel Lukasavige
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Here we are, already about to enter this year's flu season. No one wants to get the flu of course, but I know that no matter how hard I try, it seems I usually end up getting it. In fact, every year 5 to 20 percent of Americans suffer from the flu. If you're young and healthy, your best bet is the flu shot. This vaccine reduces your chance of getting the flu by 70 to 90 percent.

Unfortunately, getting a flu shot does not guarantee protection. It can also take two to four weeks for your body to produce an adequate number of antibodies, so it's important to get the shot early. Generally, flu season runs from November to April, peaking in late December and early March.
If you're unable to get a flu shot, or even if you want to take extra precautions, here are some tips to follow to avoid getting sick:

- Wash your hands often. One of the most common ways people get sick is by rubbing their nose or eyes after they have been contaminated with the virus
- Routinely clean and disinfect surface areas, children's toys, and any other objects that small children put in their mouths
- Use disposable tissues to wipe yours and your children's noses
- Get plenty of rest
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick

If you do get sick, be sure to drink plenty of hot liquids to soothe your throat and re-hydrate your body. Stay home to prevent others from getting sick and get plenty of rest.

About the Author/Author Bio

Rachel Lukasavige is a Health Coach at Lukas Coaching. Visit www.lukascoaching.com/resources.htm for a ton of free tools to help you improve your health, finances, business, career and life! www.lukascoaching.com

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