Cold Self-Care Guide for On-The-Go-Hokies!
The Top Ten (10) Ways To Stay Healthy
(Especially during cold and flu season)
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Wash Your Hands Often With Clean Soap and Water (You can also use hand sanitizer when you are not near soap and water.)
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Don't Touch Your Face (Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth)
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Cover Flying Phlegm (Cover sneezes and coughs with a tissue, shirt sleeve or turtleneck /shirt collar and not with your hands.)
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Avoid Close Contact With People Who Are Ill
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Drink Plenty of Fluids
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Relax & Get Plenty of Rest
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Do Aerobic Exercise Regularly
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Eat Foods That Boost Your Immune System (Examples include: Fruit, vegetables & yogurt) |
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Avoid Smoke & Alcohol Consumption
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Don't Share Personal Items (Examples include: Eating utensils, fitness equipment, drinks or drinking glasses. If you must share items, cleanse them throughly.)
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