Any tips on avoiding the flu???

[LeeJ]

so i have a 3 week old bub, and im petrified of us picking up the flu!!!!

any tips on how to avoid it?

seems EVERYONE is sick down here!!

[HugsBunny]

Stay rugged up and warm. Don't allow anyone to sneeze or cough on you.

Colds are pretty much inevitable IMO but actually getting the flu would be rare unless you come into contact with someone who has been diagnosed with having it.

[bAaM]

lock yourself in your room till september

Just be carefull who handles bub or you come in contact with, if there sick ask them to please stay away.

[WorkingClassMum]

Drink lots of water - dehydration makes the body more suseptible to virus etc

Wash your hands well with soap - sing at least once verse of Happy Birthday while washing your hands - especially before eating or putting your hands near your face.

Use tissues and toss them well into the bin (If you cough, sneeze or SNIFF - do it in a hankerchief)

Eat the recommendation of 2 serves of fresh fruit and 5 serves of vegies daily

Lots of gentle exercise like walking to improve your circulation

Avoid overheated/airconditioned places like shopping centres

Use Antibacterial Gel after using a shopping trolley etc - especially before putting your hands near your face (or bubs)

Speak to your Dr about a flu vaxx

Ask people to stay away if they're unwell

Cross your fingers

[Hokey Pokey]

Wash your hands!!!!

If need be, put a fly net over your pram and don't allow anyone to poke their heads in/touch

[mim1]

Get a flu vax yourself. That worked for me.