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Is it possible to avoid getting sick in winter?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Few people escape the cold season without catching a cold! Today, the LeBlanc+Savaria clinic would like to remind you of a few simple habits you can adopt to limit the spread of infection. <\/p>\n

1. Wash your hands<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We can’t stress this enough: hand washing with soap and water is the most effective hygiene measure for preventing the transmission of viruses and bacteria.<\/p>\n

2. Cover nose and mouth with elbow when sneezing or coughing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As sneezing and coughing produce droplets containing microbes and secretions, the risk of contamination is reduced.<\/p>\n

3. Blow your nose into a tissue<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Some cold and flu viruses can survive up to 12 hours on a handkerchief! By throwing away your handkerchief after blowing your nose and washing your hands thoroughly, you can avoid contaminating those around you. <\/p>\n

4. Avoid touching your face<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The viruses and bacteria that can infect us enter the body through the eyes, nose and mouth. It’s important to instill this habit in children, too, from an early age. <\/p>\n

5. When you are ill, limit outings, direct and indirect contact, and wear a mask if you cough.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Microbes are easily transmitted through direct contact (e.g. shaking hands), indirect contact (e.g. touching a doorknob) and through the air (when coughing or sneezing).<\/p>\n

Viral and bacterial infections: different treatments<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As a general rule, colds and flu are viral infections<\/strong> that heal on their own. Bacterial infections<\/strong>, however, are treated with antibiotics. So, taking an antibiotic for an infection caused by a virus will not accelerate healing; rather, it may contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance<\/u><\/strong>a global threat to public health.
This is why the LeBlanc+Savaria team recommends that you :<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • use medication only when prescribed by a healthcare professional;<\/li>\n
  • never ask for antibiotics if your healthcare professional tells you you don’t need them;<\/li>\n
  • always follow your healthcare professional’s advice when taking antibiotics (e.g. take the medication for the ENTIRE prescribed duration);<\/li>\n
  • never share your antibiotics with others or use old medicines;<\/li>\n
  • prevent infections by washing your hands regularly, following hygiene rules when preparing food, avoiding close contact with sick people, practicing safe sex and keeping your vaccinations up to date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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