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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.
Answered 11/1/2015
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Prevention: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching mouth, nose or eyes with unclean hands. Cough into crock of elbow. Stay away from people who are ill. Get your influenza vaccine.
Answered 11/1/2015
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