Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Towards the end of the year, many people usually start preparing vacation. However, as influenza and cough viruses have recently been attacking the community, you definitely need to be vigilant.
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 5-20% of adults contract the flu every year. Most adults also suffer from the flu, cold and cough about 2-3 times a year, and on average it occurs when winter.
The holidays will be a disaster if you find yourself catching the flu and coughing. Feeling stuffy or runny nose, headache, weakness and fever during the holidays will certainly be very annoying.
What’s even more annoying is perhaps when you infect closest people like family members. Your mood will be immediately damaged when you are on vacation and you will want to get home soon.
In fact, you’ve been planning this vacation for a long time and it just got ruined by the flu and cough. So, so that your vacation isn’t tainted by flu and cough, it’s a good idea to take precautions before you leave.
Here’s how to prevent colds and coughs during the holidays, as summarized from various sources.
1. Keep clean while traveling
You must wash your hands before eating and after going to the bathroom. Bring wet wipes, clean the surfaces you will touch. He wears a mask with discipline while traveling. He also brings hand sanitizer
Keep your distance from people who look sick or people who are clean and cough, because in public places like terminals, stations and airports you will meet a lot of people.
2. Take care of your diet
How to maintain the immune system is to eat foods rich in vitamins and minerals, such as fruits and vegetables. It is also recommended to eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids to ward off inflammation affecting the internal organs of the body.
The goal is that you don’t get sick easily, including colds and coughs. This way, your vacation plans can run smoothly because your health is preserved.
