Question 1

does zinc tablet helps preventing cold ?

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Timing matters: If you take it at the onset of initial symptoms, every few hours as recommended, studies support either getting a reduced version or avoiding infection with some common viral infections.

Question 2

does eating local honey really help prevent colds and build immunity?

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Not that i am aware : I know of no evidence to support that claim, but it likely tastes good and helps the local bee hive owners!

Question 3

know how can you prevent cold sores?

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Cold Sores: Cold sores are usually caused by hsv (type i or ii) but cold sores are usually cause by type i. Cold sores are contagious and recurrence can be cause by uv light, stress, hormone fluctuation, to fever and sometimes, there is no apparent cause. Go to your doctor for appropriate treatment options such as anti-viral medications.

Question 4

need guide as to how do you prevent cold sores?

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Cold Sores: Cold sores are usually caused by hsv (type i or ii) but cold sores are usually cause by type i. Cold sores are contagious and recurrence can be cause by uv light, stress, hormone fluctuation, to fever and sometimes, there is no apparent cause. Go to your doctor for appropriate treatment options such as anti-viral medications.

Question 5

how can i prevent colds in my 8 month old child?

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Can reduce!: Children are going to get colds.  That being said, there are measures one can take to reduce the number that they may otherwise get.  The simplest way is to practice proper hygiene and handwashing techniques!  everyone should make sure their hands are clean before handling the baby.  Also, avoiding places where there are large numbers of people can be helpful and reduce exposure to viruses.

Question 6

what dosage of zinc should be taken to prevent colds?

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Smaller doses: Zinc in lower daily doses say 12.5 to 25 mg can help prevent colds by keeping immune functions balanced. But, too much zinc can be toxic long term. In an acute situation with a cold that has started 25 mg in lozenge form slowly dissolved in the mouth can shorten a colds duration and severity. The lozenge route is only one that works well as this is a local mucosal event, pills don't work well.

Question 7

what's the best way to prevent colds and flu?

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Good hand hygiene: Plenty of rest, well balanced diet.  To protect further against flu get your flu vaccine every year.

Question 8

how can i prevent cold sores?

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Be Well: Give yourself lots of tender loving care: eat right, exercise, get rest, balance work/play. When life's out of whack, then we don't fight off infection as well ... And cold sores can break out. Think of it as a yellow flag warning that something's out of balance. 4 or more outbreaks of cold sores in a year? Talk with your doc about daily antiviral rx to prevent more cold sores.

Question 9

best way to prevent cold sores?

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Avoid triggers: Triggers for cold sores can include illness, stress, fatigue, becoming physically cold, dry air, UV rays (sun), mouth trauma or one's period. Your doctor can prescribe valtrex (valacyclovir).

Question 10

how can i prevent cold after running?

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Vague: Do you mean that you are cold after running or getting a cold?  You live in california, so I am assuming the later, but unsure.

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