Information is key to beat colds and flu this winter. These articles are endorsed by our resident medical professional, Dr Johann Kruger, and were written to provide you with information to help you and your family beat colds and flu this winter.
Minimise the discomfort of colds and flu this winter by understanding more about the impact of a cold or the flu virus on your body, how to strengthen your immune system and how to take care of particularly vulnerable family members during this cold season.
Remember that these articles are not intended to replace professional medical advice.
Hints & Tips to Survive the Winter Season!
Dry air and cold temperatures maximize conditions for the spread of flu germs so act now to avoid the colds and flu this winter! This article includes hints and tips to help you and your family to stay healthy.
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A Cold vs. the Flu
Flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses. Flu, however, is not just a bad cold, as is a common misconception. Flu and colds are caused by different viruses and flu and it can be difficultto tell the difference!
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Immune-boosting Health Tips
Take steps to boost your immune system now so that you can ward off cold and flu viruses this winter!
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Flu FAQs
If you are or a family member is suffering with the flu, get more information by reading the responses to some of the most frequently asked flu-related questions.
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Breaking a Fever
If you are ill with flu and feeling extremely hot, it is very likely that you are running a fever. Read more about how you can treat a fever at home.
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Flu and the Workplace
Flu is highly contagious and is droplet spread so if a sick person sneezes and coughs in a small office area, the flu virus has the potential to spread very quickly and exponentially across the entire work force.
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Flu and the Elderly
Statistics indicate that more than 50 % of people over the age of 65 who have flu symptoms will develop respiratory infections. Another statistical fact is that of over 90 % of people who die of influenza related complications belong to the 65+ age group.
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Flu and Breast-feeding
Be reassured that the flu virus cannot be transmitted to your baby via your bloodstream or your breastmilk however you will need to be careful with choosing any over the countermedicines for alleviating your flu symptoms.
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