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Medical Corner Prevention Tips:

Hygiene Practices: Wash your hands fre-
quently with soap and water for at least 20
S ta y seconds, or use hand sanitiser with at least
Stay
60% alcohol when soap isn’t available. Avoid
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Healthy touching your face, especially your eyes, When to Seek Medical
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nose, and mouth, to reduce germ entry.

Attention
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This Vaccination: Get vaccinated against • Some seasonal illnesses may require
the flu annually and ensure other rou-
tine vaccinations, such as pneumonia
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Season! and COVID-19 boosters, are up to date to medical intervention if symptoms per-
eas
sist or worsen:
protect yourself and those around you.
• High fever (above 102°F) lasting more
Healthy Diet: Consume foods rich in vita- than two days.
min C (citrus fruits, strawberries) and zinc • Difficulty breathing or persistent chest
(nuts, seeds) to boost immunity. Stay- pain.
he change of seasons often brings • Severe dehydration due to vomiting or
ing hydrated also supports overall health.
fluctuations in weather, which can Common Seasonal Illnesses diarrhoea.
Tsignificantly impact our health. Sea- • Persistent or worsening cough with
Stay Warm: Wear appropriate cloth-
sonal illnesses, such as the flu, common ing to protect against cold weath- blood.
Seasonal illnesses like the common cold,
cold, and respiratory infections, are partic- er. Use scarves or masks to cover your • Rash, swollen glands, or severe head-
flu, respiratory infections, strep throat, and
ularly prevalent during colder months when nose and mouth in harsh conditions. ache.
norovirus are prevalent and vary in cause
our immune systems may be weakened.
and symptoms. Seasonal illnesses are common, but
Understanding these illnesses and taking
Exercise Regularly: Engage in moderate phys- they can often be prevented with pro-
preventive measures can help maintain ical activity to boost immunity and circulation.
The common cold and flu are caused active measures. Maintaining good hy-
good health and reduce the risk of spread- When it’s extremely cold, opt for indoor exercises.
by viruses, with symptoms like conges- giene, staying up-to-date on vaccina-
ing infections within the community.
tion, cough, and fatigue, while respirato- tions, and leading a healthy lifestyle are
Adequate Rest: Aim for 7-8 hours of qual-
ry infections like bronchitis and pneumo- crucial steps to protecting yourself and
Changes in weather can increase nia may involve bacterial or viral origins. ity sleep to strengthen your immune those around you.
stress
Manage
tech-
through
system.
the likelihood of catching a cold, Strep throat, caused by bacteria, leads niques like meditation or deep breathing. By being aware and prepared, we can
to severe throat pain and fever. Norovirus
with many people reporting more causes stomach issues like diarrhoea and enjoy the season in good health and
respiratory infections during the spreads via contaminated sources. Cleanliness: Regularly disinfect surfaces like with peace of mind.
doorknobs, phones, and desks, and maintain
colder months. cleanliness to reduce germ buildup. By Nurse Ifedola Opesan

(School Clinic Nurse)

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