Runny noses, fevers, and sore
throats aren’t the most likely items to end up on Christmas lists this year.
To avoid the flu and its associated symptoms, it is necessary to take measures that are not
often considered joyful or merry.
One of the most effective
measures taken to prevent the virus is also one of the most painful: the flu shot.
“[The vaccination] is about
70 percent effective,” said infectious disease expert MaryAnn Tran, M.D., an
assistant professor of medicine at Michigan State and medical director of
infection prevention at Sparrow Hospital. “And it’s the best way to prevent the
flu.”
Flu vaccination clinics are
offered by MSU’s Olin Health center
as well as local pharmacies, such as CVS, in an
effort to make the process as convenient as possible for students.
In addition to the
vaccination, good hygienic habits, especially proper hand washing, are important
when it comes to flu prevention, as the easiest way to spread the virus is via
contact, be it direct or indirect.
Other measures to avoid getting the flu include: getting enough sleep, hydrating often, and
staying active, but taking it easy when the symptoms start to appear.
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