Beneficios de la vacuna contra la gripe y consejos de salud para invierno

Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) de los EE. UU.​ recomiendan ponerse la vacuna contra la gripe cada año, ya que es el paso más importante para protegerse del virus. 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 vacuna de la gripe en grupos objetivo fue un 46,7 % en los menores de 65 años en un grupo de riesgo clínico, un 44,8 % en mujeres embarazadas y un 71,2 % en la población de 65 años y más.

Cómo prevenir la gripe:

• 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. Esto se ha demostrado que es esencial tanto para prevenir la gripe como los gérmenes.

• Get some exercise - Getting regular exercise can be a great way of keeping your immune system strong. y puede ser muy beneficioso para ayudarle a su cuerpo a defenderse contra el virus de la gripe.
  
  

Por último, aquí tiene algunos consejos sencillos para recuperarse completamente después de tener la gripe:

• 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. También le recomendamos tomar té caliente con limón y miel.