Strengthening Immunity at the Height of Flu Season

The COVID-19 pandemic may have dominated the news for nearly two years, but flu season still happens. Because both flu and COVID-19 are threats at the same time, it can be even more important to strengthen immunity during the winter months. Getting vaccinated, following basic health guidelines, and ensuring your body has the nutrients it needs are some tips for boosting immunity at the height of flu season. PatchAid Vitamin Patches can be a tool for strengthening immunity at this time of year.

Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations

A line of defense against the flu is the flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the flu shot for most people over 6 months old. Getting your COVID-19 shot or booster, if you have not already, will not help against flu, but it can lower your chances of getting COVID-19 at the same time as the flu. Don’t worry about getting both shots. The CDC now says you can do them at the same time.

Lifestyle Choices for Immunity

You can make choices every day to lower your risk of getting the flu and getting very sick from the flu. Many of the choices to boost your immunity are the same for flu and for COVID-19. They include the following. 

• Washing hands often.
• Eating plenty of vegetables and fruits.
• Staying physically active.
• Avoiding large gatherings, staying outside when possible when you do gather with others, and only going if people are vaccinated or have taken a COVID-19 test.
• Wearing a mask when indoors and around anyone who is not vaccinated.

Staying home if you are sick or have any symptoms is a good way to help protect the people you love.

PatchAid Vitamin Patches for Immunity

Certain nutrients are necessary for optimal functioning of the immune system. Some essential vitamins and minerals specifically target the immune system. They can come from foods you eat, but supplements such as PatchAid Vitamin Patches may have higher amounts and deliver them more consistently on a daily basis. 

There are many possible patches to consider for immunity. These are a few.

• Multivitamin Plus Patch with or without Iron - for basic nutrition and a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals.
• Immune Defense Patch - with vitamins and minerals such as zinc and vitamin C, plus antioxidants, such as turmeric and black cumin, as well as green tea extract and more. 
• Vitamin C Plus Vitamin Patch - with plenty of antioxidants.

Remember to ask your healthcare provider which may be right for you. Also, keep in mind that you can use multiple PatchAid Vitamin Patches at once to support progress towards your health and nutrient goals.

Doing what you can to strengthen immunity at the height of the flu season may pay off. Along with following all health guidelines, such as getting your flu shot and washing your hands often, making sure to supply your body with necessary nutrients can improve your chances of staying healthy. Ask your doctor whether PatchAid Vitamin Patches may be right for you this winter and beyond.