Avoid Getting Sick by Keeping Your Distance

 

There are quite a few things you can do to avoid coming down with the flu or catching one of those nasty colds this year. Yes, you can and probably should get a flu shot.

 

Get plenty of sleep, eat a healthy diet, and exercise regularly. The healthier your body, the stronger your immune system. Another important preventative measure is washing your hands. But don’t stop there.

 

 

As much as possible, keep your distance from people who are coughing and sneezing.

 
Turns out that the average cold or flu virus only travels about six feet through the air. That means if you can keep a little bit of distance between yourself and anyone that looks like they are sick, you improve your chances of staying healthy.

 

Take a different route when you see someone with glassy eyes or someone who is showing any kind of symptoms that indicate they may have a cold or the flu.

 
Of course, that is easier said than...