5 Tips to Prevent Colds and Flu During Rainy Season

As the rainy season continues to pour down upon us here in the Philippines, weather conditions may change in an instant daily. What should be a day with clear skies can change to a gloomy state suddenly–these changes to the weather may compromise everyone’s resistance to the flu.

Colds and flu are common in this rainy season, but with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it is even more important to prevent ourselves from getting sick.

So, here are some tips that will help you prevent colds and flu during this rainy season:

1. Get more vitamin C
Vitamin C is widely known to help the immune system become strong against common colds and flu. There are a variety of fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C, such as oranges and broccoli. You could also buy over the counter vitamin C tablets at the pharmacy.

2. Eat a well-balanced diet
It is common knowledge that having a well-balanced diet can make the body healthy. Eating healthy could increase your immunity against diseases.

3. Sleep early and have enough rest
Having enough rest could help your body recuperate. So sleep for about seven to nine hours to get that good rest. Also, having enough rest could reduce stress.

4. Keep warm and dry
Keep warm and dry during this rainy season. One of the reasons why colds and flu are common during these times is because of the sudden changes in your body temperature.

5. If outside, bring protection from rain
Always bring your umbrellas, raincoats, or jackets when you are outside during the rainy season. Having these things could protect you from the cold and rain.

So, those are some tips that could help you protect yourself from these common diseases during this rainy season.

Prevention is better than cure! So, protect yourself and keep healthy during this rainy season. (ASC)