HEALTH AWARENESS Preventing The Flu

(NAPSI)-During the flu season, there are several steps you can take to minimize your risk: 1. The Centers for Disease Control recommends getting a flu shot every year. 2. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. 3. Wash your hands often with soap and water. 4. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Many cold and allergy sufferers use a device known as a neti pot to rinse out their nasal passages and find they are sick less often. A study done by the University of Wisconsin showed that people who used neti pots such as the one found in the Ayr Saline Nasal Neti Rinse Kit had fewer cold and flu symptoms and needed to use less medication to treat their symptoms. The kit contains preservative, and iodine-free nasal rinse packets. For more information, visit www.bfascher.com.

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