Don't Bring the Flu Home From Your Holiday Parties

The holiday season means lot of social events – Thanksgiving dinners, school programs, company Christmas parties, etc.

You’ll want to leave those events with happy memories and maybe some leftovers – not the flu.

Flu season is in full swing, and social gathering means you could be coming into contact with contagious people.

Powdersville Medical and Baptist Easley have some tips to help you remain flu-free this season.

First and foremost, get a flu shot. Flu struck me down early this year, and I spent most of a week in bed, wondering when exactly I had been hit by a speeding truck.

Don’t be like me  - get vaccinated.

Officials recommend that everyone over the age of six months should get a flu shot.

Other tips include:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• Practice good health habits. Get plenty of sleep and exercise, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat healthy food.

For the full list of tips, and some things you should know about the flu shot, visit the Powdersville Medical web site.