Sniffles, heavy breathing and non-stop coughing ring through lecture halls as colder temperatures slam the university. Students stay in bed with high fevers and feel horrible.
“Feeling like you want to die” marks the flu, Carol Scott, director of Sports Medicine Fellowship, said.
The flu can be a crippling blow to grades, but with proper hand washing, free flu shots, exercise and enough sleep students can ward off the flu blues and trade in their slippers for some running shoes.
When to get flu shots
Must present a valid student ID when getting a flu shot.
All flu shots are free, Carol Scott said. The flu shot does not immunize against all forms of the flu, and proper hand washing is the best way to avoid getting sick.
Flue shots are available anytime during the week at the Student Health Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays.
Flu shots will also be provided on campus during the following days in these locations
Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m
Fitzgerald Student Services building
Thursday Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Fitzgerald Student Services building
Thursday Nov. 29, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Crowley Student Union, Grad Student Lounge
If anyone has a severe allergy to eggs then he or she one cannot have the flu vaccination
How to avoid getting sick
Wash hands after using the restroom, coughing, sneezing or being in a crowded area.
Avoid touching nose, mouth or eyes with hands.
“Regular hand washing is the best way to keep from getting sick,” Scott said.
Exercise regularly – Exercise helps relieve stress and keeps the immune system healthy, Scott said.
Sleep regularly – The immune system needs rest to function properly. Not getting enough sleep equates to a weakened immune system.
Eat healthy – eat less fast food, more fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean meat.
Things that weaken the immune system
Stress suppresses the immune system. Stress can be reduced by relaxation and exercise.
Smoking suppresses the immune system. Scott said smokers should either decrease the amount they smoke or quit.
Urban Myth
No credible study says vitamin C helps in preventing the cold or the flu, Scott said.
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