2. Try to get 8 hours of good sleep every night to keep your immune system in top flu-fighting shape.
3. Drink sufficient water. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water every day to flush toxins from your body and maintain good moisture and mucous production in your sinuses.
4. Keeping your body strong, nourished, and ready to fight infection is important in flu prevention. So stick with whole grains, colorful vegetables, and vitamin-rich fruits.
5. Alcohol is not good for your health. It decreases your resistance to viral infections like swine flu. So, stay away from alcoholic drinks so that your immune system remain strong.
6. Exercise can support the immune system by increasing circulation and oxygenating the body. Even small exercises done regularly gives you good health and prevent diseases. For example, walking for 30 to 40 minutes, 3 to 4 times a week will significantly increases your immunity.
7. Flu virus spreads when particles dispersed into the air through a cough or sneeze reach someone else nose. So if you have to be around someone who is sick, try to stay a few feet away from them and especially, avoid physical contact.
8. Consult your doctor if you have a cough and fever and follow their instructions.
9 Avoid crowded areas. Try to avoid unnecessary trips outside.
