Flu Season Survival Guide
By Aislinn Martin
As we all know, flu season is beginning to rear its ugly head in the North Scott community. Several students have become ill in the past few weeks, causing them to miss school and school events. So unless you want to come down with something nasty, follow these tips for staying healthy this season:
1) For the millionth, bazillionth time, WASH YOUR HANDS—and not just after using the restroom. Wash your hands before and after you eat, prepare food, or are around a large group of people. If you don’t have a sink handy, a dollop of hand sanitizer will do the trick.
2) Get tons of sleep. Most high school students don’t get enough of it as it is, but it’s especially critical during flu season. Try to get at least 8-10 hours of sleep every night. This will not only decrease your chances of getting the flu, but it will keep you focused during the school day.
3) Load up on Vitamin C—it’s necessary for a healthy immune system. You can get extra C from orange juice, most fruits, and some fruit juices. Just check the nutrition label.
4) Actually load up on ALL of your vitamins. If you don’t already take a daily multivitamin, now would be a good time to start. Target and Wal-Mart have a large variety, so you can choose the one that’s best for you. It’s pretty simple: healthy is the opposite of sick, and healthy bodies require vitamins and minerals to function correctly.
Sometimes getting sick is inevitable, but if you take these precautions, your chances of catching the flu get much slimmer.
