Les avantages du vaccin contre la grippe et quelques conseils de santé hivernale

Le CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) américain recommande une vaccination annuelle comme principale mesure de protection contre la grippe. Read on to discover the benefits of flu shots, other ways to prevent the flu, and health and wellness tips for winter.

What are the benefits of getting the flu shot?

• Prevention - Getting a flu shot may prevent you from getting the flu and can also help prevent the spread of flu to others.
• How long do flu shots last?
  According to the NHS, protection from flu shots goes down with time – but the main reason it’s recommended you get the flu shot every year is that the types of flu virus the vaccine protects against are updated each year.

• Helpful for pregnant mothers - For those pregnant mothers who get the flu shot, it has been proven that their babies face a lower risk of being hospitalised within their first few months.

• Helpful for people with asthma - The flu shot can reduce asthma attacks that lead to emergency visits and/or hospitalizations for people with asthma.
  
  
• Staying healthy in winter - According to the latest report ‘National Flu’ conducted by Public Health England: la vaccination antigrippale dans les groupes ciblés était de 46,7 % chez les moins de 65 ans dans un groupe à risque clinique, de 44,8 % chez les femmes enceintes et de 71,2 % chez les personnes âgées de 65 ans et plus.

Comment éviter la grippe :

• Wash your hands - Hand hygiene is paramount when trying to prevent the flu and stay healthy in winter, so be sure to wash your hands often with plenty of soap and water.

• Use hand sanitizer - Carrying an alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be useful in situations where a sink is unavailable. Cette mesure peut s’avérer cruciale pour la prévention de la grippe et la propagation des germes.

• Get some exercise - Getting regular exercise can be a great way of keeping your immune system strong. Cette pratique vous aidera à maintenir les défenses de votre organisme contre la grippe.
  
  

Finalement, voici quelques conseils pour vous remettre rapidement sur pied si vous avez contracté la grippe :

• Extra rest - Plenty of rest and a good night’s sleep is crucial and can help you get back to full health quickly.

• Eat well and drink plenty of fluids - Eating healthy food will be a big boost for your immune system and don’t forget to drink lots of water. N’oubliez pas non plus de boire du thé bien chaud avec du miel et du citron.