How can I prevent the flu?

How to prevent a flu if you can feel it coming?

• It feels as though i'm going to get a flu, I have a sore throat, sniffling and feel a bit tired. I know I dont totally have the flu yet because when I do i feel totally out of ...show more

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  Here are some tips for boosting your immune system: **************************************... -Get enough sleep at night.7-10 hours. -Consume plenty of water. -Exercise. -Consume plenty of fruits and veggies. -Eat a healthy and well balanced diet.Cut back on junk and fast food. -Increase antioxidant and vitamin intake. -Keep your hands washed. -Stay away from sickly people. If you don't, you need to change many habits. -Eating.Don't eat junk food or processed foods.Stick to fresh fruits and veggies.Healthy snacks and cereals. -Take a good quality multivitamin.One-a-day vitamins don't do anything...get a good quality supplement. -Consume plenty of water.At LEAST 8 glassed of purified water a day. -Exercise.It does help build immunity. -Sleep.Get at least 8 hours of sleep a night. -No stress.Cut down the stress. -No alcohol, drugs,coffee or smoking.It depletes the immune system and body of important nutrients. -Increase your intake of antioxidants.You can try suppliments good for immune health whether it be vitamins or herbs (make sure it is fresh quality otherwise it will not work) -Take probiotics. -Keep up on personal hygiene.Keep your hands washed before preparing foods/eating/touching your face.Wash your hands when you come home from school or when you come off of public transportation. Don't over wash your hands, use hand sanitizers or use anti bacterial soaps. -Stay clear of sick people.