Virus Infections are Easier to Occur in Transition Season, This is the Why

SUKABUMIUPDATE.com – The risk of getting a virus infection is easier during the transition period, the season of transition from dry to rainy season. This is because cold temperatures in this season tend to have low humidity or are dry. This condition makes it easier for the virus to move places.

This was said by a doctor from Pondok Indah Hospital I Made Saputra, Friday, September 25, 2020.

“The immune system works weaker in cold temperatures. As a result, it is easier for the virus to infect the body, “he said.

In order not to be susceptible to infection, Made suggested eating more highly nutritious foods, including increasing fruit and vegetables, fulfilling daily fluid needs, and adopting clean and healthy living habits such as washing hands frequently.

On a different occasion, health expert Dr. Mesty Ariotedjo Juanda said, one of the ways to help increase immunity is through food intake.

“You can meet your intake of vitamin C through foods such as water guava, tomatoes, oranges, then zinc from milk, meat, salmon, cheese and iron, for example from red meat, eggs and milk,” he said.

Then, during the current COVID-19 pandemic, you should always apply health protocols, namely always wearing a mask, washing your hands regularly with soap or applying hand sanitizers and keeping your distance in public places.

“Especially now that it is a pandemic. Health protocols must be strictly enforced, don’t forget to wear a mask when going to public places,” said Made.

Another thing to note, do physical activity regularly for about 30 minutes per day five times a week, get enough sleep and manage stress.

For the treatment of viral infections depending on the type of infection experienced by the patient. Some viral infections, for example viral infections of the respiratory and digestive systems, generally do not require medication because the symptoms will go away on their own.

As a precaution, maintaining immunity is very important. One way to maintain immunity is with a vaccine which is needed to stimulate a person’s immune system.

Source: Tempo.co