Daily Cold & Flu Prevention Tips

If you want to avoid getting the cold and/or flu, it all comes down to your lifestyle. There 
are a variety of things you can do or avoid doing each day that will reduce your risk as 
much as possible.

Wash Your Hands Regularly

This continues to be one of the best ways to prevent the cold, flu, and other viruses you 
get from human contact. If you wash your hands often enough, even minor contact with 
others who have the cold or flu won’t affect you. It is typically when you shake hands 
with someone who has the flu virus, then touch your nose or mouth, when you get the 
virus yourself. Wash your hands whenever you get the opportunity to do so, and use 
antibacterial soap each time if it is available to you.

Eat a Healthy Diet

You also want to keep getting enough nutrients and vitamins into your system to help 
build a barrier against bacteria and viruses that lead to the cold and flu. You can do this 
by eating a healthy, well-balanced diet. Try to go for fresh, whole foods, like fruits, 
vegetables, meat and poultry, seafood, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. With this making 
up the bulk of your diet, you will be getting plenty of nutrients to help prevent the cold 
and flu.

Get Moderate Exercise

Don’t forget about exercise! This isn’t just good for weight loss and improving your heart 
health, but can actually boost your immune system. When you have a stronger immune 
system, you have a better resistance to colds and other similar illnesses. Try to walk a 
few days a week or get other forms of moderate exercise on a regular basis.

Have a Clean Workspace

Not only will washing your hands help to prevent the cold and flu, but having a clean 
workspace also helps tremendously. In the workplace, no matter where you work, there 
is a risk of germs and bacteria spreading between co-workers. Try to keep antibacterial 
wipes at your desk, wiping down surfaces as often as needed, from the edge of your 
desk, to your phone and keyboard.

Take Your Vitamins

Lastly, if you struggle with your diet, you might not be getting enough nutrients to help 
prevent the cold and flu viruses from affecting your body. Taking extra vitamins and 
supplements can ensure you have the proper vitamin E, echinacea, and other nutrients 
that help you to boost your immune system.

