Get your jabs, don’t oversleep, don’t be too keen to go to work: GPs’ tips for battling winter illnesses

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Source: theguardian.com
Get your jabs, don’t oversleep, don’t be too keen to go to work: GPs’ tips for battling winter illnesses

What’s worse than being wet, chilly and light-deprived? Being wet, chilly, light-deprived and sick. Here are 14 ways to stave off colds and the flu – or bounce back if it’s already too late

As the weather cools, along come colds, the flu and a plethora of other bugs, often transmitted through public transport or small children. Such seasonal delights are already troubling Britain. And then there are the mental health challenges associated with this time of year. How can you avoid spending the next few months feeling unwell? Here, GPs give their advice on the best ways to stay healthy in the winter.

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