¿Qué ventajas tiene la vacuna contra la gripe?
- Prevention - Getting a flu shot may prevent you from getting the flu and can also help prevent the spread of flu to others.
- 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 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.
