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11 Ways to Prevent Yourself From Getting Sick

As much as I love staying in my bed, getting sick is not fun.

Ally Xiong
Oct 10, 2016
Gustavus Adolphus College
1497
11 Ways to Prevent Yourself From Getting Sick
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It's that time of season again.

It's the changing of Summer into Fall and Fall into Winter. It's getting colder out and allergy season is slowly withering away. People are getting sick left to right, and you're wondering when you'll be next. I became ill about a week and a half ago with an itchy throat and coughs. Then, last weekend, I got the stomach flu and the flu. As much as I love sleeping and my bed, it wasn't fun. I'm still feeling under the weather and will probably feel this way for a few more days, but just because I and many others are getting sick, doesn't mean you have to!

Here are 11 ways to help yourself not to get sick.

1. Drink plenty of fluids

2. Get more sleep

3. Exercise, whether it's walking, running, cardio, yoga, dance, you name it

4. Vitamin C

5. Take time for yourself

6. Clean your room, apartment, house, or any space of living

7. Get your flu shot!

8. Make sure you eat right according to yourself

9. Wash your hands in warm water with soap

10. Get some fresh air

11. Smile, laugh and be happy



*these are ways to help yourself not to get sick, but will not 100% prevent sickness*

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