GIVEAWAY, How To Prevent Getting The Flu: 3 Simple Steps To Beating A Cold, Flu With Beauty Products
As you may already know, flu season is in full swing. According to Dr. Michael Roizen, YouBeauty.com Wellness expert, “symptoms range from sniffles and chills to a high fever that keeps you home from work all week, or worse—flu lands 200,000 people in the hospital each year and kills more than 30 thousand in this country alone.”
As businesses reopen and we all head back to work after the holidays, our immune system needs all the help it can get to keep it fully functioning and free from germs and viruses. Here are some quick tricks that will help you to avoid the dreaded flu and keep you feeling healthy & happy all season long!
1. Wash Your Hands!
Washing your hands is probably the single most important thing you can do to avoid catching the flu. Be sure to constantly wash your hands to rid them of the germs that may cause you to get sick. Wash them as often as you can!
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2. Carry an Antibacterial PocketBac in your Bag!
Obviously, when you’re out and about, you’re going to be touching lots of things that others have touched before you. It’s smart to keep an antibacterial sanitizer in your bag so that you can fight germs as often as you want. Just one small squirt on your hands will kill over 99.9% of germs.
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Spread love, not germs. This pocket-sized bottle contains natural ingredients and powerful germ killers that, wherever you go, get hands clean and lightly scented.
3. Be Proactive.
Showing flu-like symptoms? Don’t wait! Visit your doctor immediately and start taking medicine as soon as possible. If caught in the early stages, you may be able to avoid the flu before it fully strikes.
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For temporary relief of symptoms of flu such as fever, chills, body aches and pains.
Be sure to remember these simple tips and you will surely be on track and flu-free!
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So far My family and I have NOT had the Flu this season and I hope it stays that was ♥
We are rabid handwashers in all season’s, but more so in flu season. Always have antibacterial gel in our bags and we just aren’t going anywhere unneccessary right now. Momma is 85 and does not need the flu at all. Thanks 4 the good info.
We eat right, all the flu fighter foods & drink plenty of water & get enough rest.
The washing of the hands is wonderful. Doing that protects alot. Always take vitamins that could help prevent a cold.
What I do is exercise and eat healthy. And I have a good immune system. Also when im in a public restroom after washing my hands I grab the napkins and grab the door handle with that
We wash our hands before everything and keep hand sanitizer everywhere. Got to keep a clean bill of health
I got the flu shot, eat an orange every day and take a multi vitamin. Have soup for dinner. Exercise and try to avoid people who are sick! Oh and no hand shakes either!
I ward off the flu by washing my hands and cleaning my phone at work beause you never know who has used it while you were gone. Also after going to the bathroom and washing my hands under hot water with soap I use the hand towel after drying my hands to open the door.
I got my flu shot and so far so good
I wash my hands every chance I get trying to ward off the flu. I pack hand sanitizers in the kids lunch boxes to be used before eating. I keep a box of Clorox wipes handy at my desk as well. I drink plenty of water and eat healthy. I hope it helps!
By constantly washing my hands and taking Airborne products! My hands are really dry right now from all the washing and could use the Bath and Body works hand soap!
Washing hands and getting the flu shot, I take extra Vitamin C and drink alot of H2O and of course Pray!
I use saline spray religiously, it stops colds right in their tracks!! I also keep my hands clean and stay away from sick people!!
I ward off the flu by wearing a scarf and hat in winter, upping my vitamin c in summer, and not sharing things like a drink of water bottle with a friend
I always get a flu shot, and though I know it’s not a guarantee, since I started getting flu shots (YEARS ago), I haven’t had the flu. I also use a hand sanitizer and take a multi-vitamin every day.
We all got the flu shot!
Wash my hands a lot!
Wash my hands, take my vitamins, eat healthy & get enough sleep. Weakened systems catch bugs easier then healthy ones.
Whenever we go out, we wash our hands emmediately as soon as we get home!
I got my flu and pneumonia shot, I always wipe the cart down with the sanitizers when I shop and I lysol my door handles at home and even my keys after I go out somewhere.
I wash my hands like crazy!
Wash my hands constantly, Vitamins C & B-12 intake, Berroca tablets, sleep and eating lots of fruit & vegetables.
I always get a flu shot and make sure I wash my hands frequently and avoid people who are coughing a lot!
always get a flu shot! use antibacterial gel in all places especially public places like safeway, the mall, trader joes, etc, wherever it is offered! and try not to shake hands with people as well as sneeze into my elbow if possible..
I was my hands frequently during flu season.
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We wash our hands frequently, and we also make sure the kids know that they should not share food and drinks with others at school or elsewhere (like family get-togethers). We make sure we get plenty of rest, and we also eat a balanced diet. So far, we have been very lucky, and we hope that luck continues! Thank you so much for the giveaway!!
So far I’ve been lucky – and healthy; however, flu season won’t end for quite awhile
Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org
All three of my kids care a small travel size hand sanitizer in their backpacks to clean their hands with. We carry one in our vehicle. I also carry a small travel size bottle in my purse.
I tend to stay away from sick people
So far I haven’t’ gotten the flu or a cold. I wash my hands frequently throughout the day. And eat foods with antioxidants.
I got a flu shot in August, as my first step of prevention of the
flu. I now wash my hands a lot; especially, after coming home from
shopping and handling a shopping cart. I do my best to sanitize
the telephone, doorknobs, etc. Also, I wash the pillow slips from each
bed more than usual.
Many thanks, Cindi
So far, so good, so what!? What? Yes, I’ve not gotten the GD flu all this time, got a tequila, I mean a FLU shot, but you never know. No guarantees. Better have these and not need ‘em than need ‘em and not have ‘em!
I try to keep my hands washed and stay away from sick people.. plus, I always have a B&BW hand sanitizer in my purse.. for backup!!! Pump in the vitamin C!!!
Washing hands thoroughly and wiping frequently used items(remotes, doorknobs, etc) with sanitizing wipes.
I always carry sanitizer for me and the kiddies and they have their own as well
I also make sure to not touch handles in public places if I need to I use a napkin 
Recovering from a nasty flu now, what a helpful giveaway!
I have gotten my flu shot. I wash my hands frequently, try not to touch my face while I’m at work, eat healthy, and make sure I get enough sleep. I also carry hand sanitizer as I work with children who sometimes forget to cover their mouth or turn away when sneezing.
We start with a flu shot, eat healthy, dress appropriately, wash those hands and do not seek out crowds. It’s time to be more responsible about not putting ourselves in crowds when you don’t feel well.