School starts, Fall starts showing it’s colours {literally} and the cold and flu season hits like clockwork. It never fails!
According to Health Canada, in a typical year, up to an estimated 25 per cent or about 8.6 million Canadians come down with the seasonal flu. I believe it! I spent a good portion of the last month with the cold and flu, as did my oldest. Luckily the twins were safe this time, yet I know it’ll make it’s rounds again before Christmas is here.
I have my disinfectant handy, we all hand wash often yet sometimes there’s no avoiding the germs that comes with back to school and all the activities that start this time of year.
I’ve learned to prep for the cold & flu season by stocking up on the essentials, at about the same time as I buy school supplies. I make sure we have items such as vitamins, tissues and fever medicine. With Autumn also comes dryer air outside made worse by the furnace running inside. That alone takes a toll, so humidifiers are a must for us!
Shoppers Drug Mart is a great go-to store to get everything from soups and tissues to thermometers and lozenges. If you are one that does get the annual flu shot, you can do so there as well. They take walk-ins or you can also book an appointment online at http://shoppersdrugmart.ca/flushot. While we have opted out of the flu shot these last number of years, I do recall that we used to get ours in a crowded gym with hundreds of other people. Bleh! I would have much rather gone to our local Shoppers instead, so I like this option!
Make sure to check out the information on getting ready for cold & flu season on their website! You know it’s coming guys, let’s prepare ourselves now!
Disclosure: I was provided with product to facilitate this review post, opinions are my own.
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Joy says
10/15/2013 at 8:57 amwash your hands LOTS and stay away from people who are sick!
Deanna says
10/15/2013 at 8:59 amStay away from anyone who has a cough.
tanyab79 says
10/15/2013 at 9:00 amhand sanitizer and washing hands regularly also try to avoid touching my face
Carole B. says
10/15/2013 at 9:00 amEating o lot of veggies, agrums, fresh garlic and ginger!
Caralyn Rubli says
10/15/2013 at 9:00 amVaporizer
Kelly Krol says
10/15/2013 at 9:01 amHand washing!
Kelli says
10/15/2013 at 9:01 amBest secrets are goldenseal and oil of oregano!!
Mary says
10/15/2013 at 9:02 amEat healthy, exercise, and wash your hands often.
Erika says
10/15/2013 at 9:03 amEat lots of immunity booster fruits and veggies and get lots of rest!
Isabelle Simard says
10/15/2013 at 9:05 amTry to avoid crowded places when flu is peaking up. Wash my hand often. and always be full of Advil…In case 😉
Jennifer Veenstra says
10/15/2013 at 9:05 amWash hands often!
Leanne m says
10/15/2013 at 9:07 amHand sanitizer
Monique L. S. says
10/15/2013 at 9:07 amI take vitamin C as soon as I start to feel any symptoms. So far it has helped keep my immune system up.
Carey says
10/15/2013 at 9:07 amVitamins, fruits and veggies, washing hands.
Geri Brown says
10/15/2013 at 9:08 amlots of hand washing
Mavis Koop Reimer says
10/15/2013 at 9:08 amEating healthy & getting lots of rest.
ann says
10/15/2013 at 9:08 amLots of rest, Eating Well and washing your hands
andrea says
10/15/2013 at 9:08 amEat healthy, wash hands often, and sleep with a cool mist humidifier in your room (drastically helps with nightime coughing)
patricia says
10/15/2013 at 9:08 amwash hands often
Leanne m says
10/15/2013 at 9:08 amHand SAnitzer
sabrina worrall says
10/15/2013 at 9:09 amStay away from sick people and crowds
Elaine Miller says
10/15/2013 at 9:09 amWASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY!
trish says
10/15/2013 at 9:10 amHandwashing!
Bailey-Eileen Dexter-parr says
10/15/2013 at 9:11 amHomemade chicken soup!
kate robertson says
10/15/2013 at 9:11 amTake homeopathic remedies to build immune system
Sandra Rooke says
10/15/2013 at 9:12 amI use disinfectant soap often.
michelle tremblett says
10/15/2013 at 9:15 amHand Sanitizer and drink lots of orange juice 🙂
Christina says
10/15/2013 at 9:15 amWashing my hands often. Drink lots of water.
kathy hawkins downey says
10/15/2013 at 9:17 ameat well,drinks lots of water and stay away from sick people
kathy hawkins downey says
10/15/2013 at 9:19 ameat well and drink lots
Liz says
10/15/2013 at 9:19 amSleep! I get sick so much easier when I’m not sleeping enough.
Andrea Amy says
10/15/2013 at 9:20 amTry to make sure you eat healthy and get enough sleep.
Debbie W says
10/15/2013 at 9:24 amRest, handwashing, and try to get more natural Vitamin C into my diet.
Allison R says
10/15/2013 at 9:25 amHand washing and lots of hand sanitizer on the go.
Leah Ryan says
10/15/2013 at 9:26 amVitamin D
Chrissy says
10/15/2013 at 9:30 amDisinfecting everything. Always washing hands and hand sanitizers!
melissa says
10/15/2013 at 9:35 amI work with kids. I love them but they are little germ factories! I swear by constant handwashing, hand sanitizing, flu shots and a bottle of cold FX.
Sarah says
10/15/2013 at 9:35 amCertainly that time of the year!! Wash your hands for sure.
Jennifer Allen says
10/15/2013 at 9:39 amWashing hands constantly and eating oranges
Sandra says
10/15/2013 at 9:39 amTake vitamins, use hand sanitizer and eat healthy.
April Harper says
10/15/2013 at 9:40 amNever touch my face with my hands
Robyn R says
10/15/2013 at 9:53 amCould use this for my three kiddos that have already brought home the flu a couple times from school this fall…
Anne Taylor says
10/15/2013 at 9:54 amWashing hands, washing hands, washing hands!
thanks
Melinda L. says
10/15/2013 at 9:58 amHomemade chicken soup, lots of Vitamin Cs and wash hands often
jda604 says
10/15/2013 at 10:05 amginger, garlic and a warm hat!
Chris Fretwell says
10/15/2013 at 10:13 amSlow exposure. The more your are exposed to, slowly, the stronger your immune system will be. You can’t develop anti-bodies without some germs.
Mary Anne says
10/15/2013 at 10:17 amwashing your hands. CONSTANTLY!!
Louise Gilbert says
10/15/2013 at 10:32 amwash my hands often and take cold fx and I also do nettie pot
joy says
10/15/2013 at 10:46 amthis would be awesome!
joy says
10/15/2013 at 10:47 amoh… avoid crowded areas!!! and handrails, door knobs, ewww!
joanne says
10/15/2013 at 10:48 amwash hands hand sanitizer and washing hands regularly
gloria says
10/15/2013 at 10:52 amwashing hands often, v C, green tea, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing
Clifford says
10/15/2013 at 11:10 amI just up my intake of vitamin C and I have my flu shot every year.
Sabrina T says
10/15/2013 at 11:12 amWash your hands, take your vitamins, try and avoid the kids licking and touching known germ infested areas 🙂
Michelle Michaud says
10/15/2013 at 11:20 amWash hands often, drink lots of water, veggies and fruits!
Stephanie LaPlante says
10/15/2013 at 11:21 amThe flu shot. The one year I missed it, I almost died so I’m a firm believer. Orange juice and yogurt help too.
Jeff Skidmore says
10/15/2013 at 11:25 amalcohol is my weapon of choice!!
elaing8 says
10/15/2013 at 11:30 amWashing our hands a lot and take Goldenseal.
Ann Freele says
10/15/2013 at 11:32 amPlenty of rest. if you are over tired, you seem to be more apt end up sick
Glogirl says
10/15/2013 at 11:38 amFrequent hand washing and taking a multi-vitamin/mineral daily.
D H says
10/15/2013 at 11:54 amHand washing is imperative!!!
sam to says
10/15/2013 at 12:05 pmechinacea & extra vitamin c when weather changes & feeling low
caryn s says
10/15/2013 at 12:07 pmwashing hands and cleaning door knobs seem to help!
Annie T says
10/15/2013 at 12:09 pmMy best defense? Always have hand sanitizer in my purse at all times!
Kristy S says
10/15/2013 at 12:10 pmEating lemons and onions
Pat Mc says
10/15/2013 at 12:13 pmWash your hands well all the time and use tissues when sneezing
angela m says
10/15/2013 at 12:17 pmwash yours hand and drink lots of water
charityk says
10/15/2013 at 12:52 pmdrink alot of herbal tea
jessica s says
10/15/2013 at 1:31 pmI take vitamin D everyday. After a few months I stopped getting sick! Trying to get hubby to do the same though is like pulling teeth. I also have a 6 month old and would love the humidifier for his room!
Robin says
10/15/2013 at 1:52 pmoil of oregano and keep the indoor air moist!
Natalie says
10/15/2013 at 1:53 pmI make sure I have lots of Cold FX in the house. I was skeptical, but it does help a bit
Susan Ovington says
10/15/2013 at 1:56 pmRest and hand washing are my best defense against germs!
Diana says
10/15/2013 at 2:14 pmWash hands often and Vitamin C.
Brenda Lacourciere says
10/15/2013 at 2:16 pmOrange Juice.
phyllis cadwell says
10/15/2013 at 2:19 pmWash your hands often
Judy C (Cowan) says
10/15/2013 at 2:53 pmWash your hands, increase vitamin C intake and try to stay away from people when they are sick
Pamela Koop says
10/15/2013 at 3:10 pmStay away from big groups of people with my kids, not share/exchange things like toys, and lots of honey and lemon and ginger drinks!
Soozle says
10/15/2013 at 3:20 pmREALLY good hand washing is the best defence! Other than that, lots of vitamin C&D
[email protected] says
10/15/2013 at 3:44 pmHealthy eating, lots of sleep, and hand-washing.
Karla Sceviour says
10/15/2013 at 4:02 pmLots of Vitamin C.and plenty of rest!
Vicki Hill says
10/15/2013 at 4:09 pmWash hands OFTEN!!!
Vicki says
10/15/2013 at 4:30 pmStay away from anyone coughing or sneezing! Drink ginger & lemon tea!
JoAnne Hudy says
10/15/2013 at 5:14 pmI have a flu shot every year, nd it seems to work great for me. I also use anything besides the pads of my fingers to press elevator buttons…
Kelly says
10/15/2013 at 5:27 pmWash hands often and keep cold medicine on hand!!
Ali Piwtorak says
10/15/2013 at 5:27 pmWashing your hands after touching anything while out in public, and before touching food.
Dianne Melnick says
10/15/2013 at 6:03 pmlots of fruits,veggies,exercise 🙂
Victoria Ess says
10/15/2013 at 6:17 pmGarlic pills and vitamin C!
mongupp (@mongupp) says
10/15/2013 at 6:26 pmWash your hands constantly
Belinda McNabb says
10/15/2013 at 7:08 pmmy best defense is to make sure we wash our hands often
Twixxi says
10/15/2013 at 7:26 pmLots of hand washing, fluids & vitamin c.
409cope says
10/15/2013 at 7:37 pmI stock up on vitamin C and cold-fx.
margaux retrophiliac says
10/15/2013 at 7:40 pmwash-wash-washin’ those hands!
lori butler says
10/15/2013 at 7:49 pmget lots of rest, fluids, and keep away from others
stacey dempsey says
10/15/2013 at 7:52 pmright now I feel like I have none as I am sick lol but usually the old wash your hands is my best advice
Tanis says
10/15/2013 at 7:58 pmDrink plenty of water and get rest when you feel like you are getting sick,.
Patrick Siu says
10/15/2013 at 7:59 pmtake vitamin c twice a day
Laura says
10/15/2013 at 9:04 pmWash your hands all the time and avoid people coughing on you!!
Sharon says
10/15/2013 at 9:04 pmThis prize sounds wonderful. Soup and soap are the keys to staying healthy!
Athena says
10/15/2013 at 9:21 pmHot water with honey & lemon soothes a sore throat.
Ira says
10/15/2013 at 9:36 pmWe are boosting the immune system with probiotics and vitamins.
Dayna Wilson says
10/15/2013 at 10:17 pmCarry hand sanitizer, and get your RDA of vitamin C!
Sunshine G says
10/15/2013 at 10:21 pmConvince your sick colleagues to stay home!
Teresa Claire says
10/15/2013 at 11:00 pmI don’t really have any secrets for fighting a cold or flu but I remember my Mum used to put Mentholatum in a vaporizer and I remember how comforting the scent was.
Sophie Beaulieu says
10/16/2013 at 1:49 amDress properly, lot of sleep, washing hands and a good diet !
Elizabeth Vlug says
10/16/2013 at 5:09 amMy best advice to avoid the cold and flu, is to keep your hands away from your face. The germs cannot enter thru your hands alone, they need a portal.
Carol Denny says
10/16/2013 at 7:10 amPlenty of liquids and the flu shot
Gizele says
10/16/2013 at 7:17 amStay away from people with colds and flu.
Florence C says
10/16/2013 at 7:37 amWash your hands, stay away from crowds and take vitamins.
Karine says
10/16/2013 at 7:37 amGet rest, and always wash your hands
Jonnie says
10/16/2013 at 8:19 amHand sanitizer!
Jessica @ Just a Mum? says
10/16/2013 at 8:24 amGet enough sleep, wash your hands a lot, and try to avoid elevators. 😉
Dreena says
10/16/2013 at 8:46 amWash hands often and take extra Vitamin C.
Cheers.
Erika B says
10/16/2013 at 9:14 amI carry around my sanitizer in my purse and use it a lot when I am out. I stress the importance of hand washing with my kids. I take a lot of vitamin c ester as well, which is said to act as a preventative to cold and flu
Ginger Leah Gervais says
10/16/2013 at 9:56 amEat lots of fruits and veggies… hand sanitizer is a must!
danielle t says
10/16/2013 at 10:51 amI take extra vit C
Julie G. says
10/16/2013 at 11:20 amWash your hNSA REGULARLY AND AVOID TOUCHING YOUR FACE.
Angela Mitchell says
10/16/2013 at 11:56 amI have no tricks or anything. Sometimes you can’t avoid getting sick when you have kids, but I try to eat healthy, drink lot’s of water, and take a multivitamin.
Elva Roberts says
10/16/2013 at 1:04 pmOctober 14-The best defense is to wash your hands often and get a regular flu shot.
Amy Brown says
10/16/2013 at 1:32 pmPlenty of rest and lots of hand washing! I try to use my side arm instead of my hand if I’m pushing a door open, and avoid putting my hands near my face.
SweetPanda says
10/16/2013 at 2:20 pmI take vitamin C every day and I wash my hands before I touch anywhere on my face or my kids
Wendy R says
10/16/2013 at 2:21 pmwashing your hands really good!
Darlene Schuller says
10/16/2013 at 2:26 pmLots of vitamine C.. and if you feel a cold coming on, start taking zinc!
Janelle K says
10/16/2013 at 2:49 pmFrequent handwashing and not touching my face is my tip. Another this is to wash your hands as soon as you get home from being out.
Lori Bazan says
10/16/2013 at 3:41 pmHot water and lemon sipped through out the day to sooth sore throat and coughing!
Maegan Morin says
10/16/2013 at 4:02 pmI found that the thing that works the best for me is to simply tell myself that I dont have time to get sick. If I feel symptoms coming on usually I can convince myself they will go away and they do.
Tricia Lignos says
10/16/2013 at 4:15 pmTake a multi vitamin and keep those hands clean. 🙂 cold season is here.
Gillian says
10/16/2013 at 4:58 pmhand sanatizer and lysol
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
10/16/2013 at 5:11 pmtaking my cold fx my vitamin C and my Lysol wipes
Jenny says
10/16/2013 at 5:51 pmhandwashing
loriag says
10/16/2013 at 6:03 pmginseng, water and lots of hand washing.
l p says
10/16/2013 at 7:45 pmwash your hands even when you don’t think you need to. thanks
KRistine Ewald says
10/16/2013 at 7:54 pmI always wash my hands lots, when working in a school this is a MUST!
Cheryl Grandy says
10/16/2013 at 8:16 pmWash your hands every time you come home from somewhere – it gets to be a habit to wash your hands when you come into the house.
Lisa Smith says
10/16/2013 at 8:37 pmEat a ton of greens and get lots of sleep
Jasen H says
10/16/2013 at 8:43 pmThe two things I do to minimize cold and flu are wash my hands as often as possible and increase my vitamin C intake once cold and flu season starts.
Candace Evanisky says
10/16/2013 at 9:08 pmcinnamon and honey
Lori JB says
10/16/2013 at 9:30 pmEat healthy and wash hands often
Heidi C. says
10/16/2013 at 9:38 pmRegular hand washing, Vicks vaporub, chicken soup, Tylenol & rest!
jen s. says
10/16/2013 at 9:52 pmwashing my hands all the time and keeping gloves on when in most public places, plus rest and vitamin C and eating fruits.
darci says
10/16/2013 at 11:28 pmGet lots of sleep and don’t touch your face, wash your hands often!
Sarah says
10/16/2013 at 11:59 pmThe thing I’ve found most effective is covering my hands with long sleeves, or even wearing gloves, while out shopping or doing errands. Not touching germy door handles or shopping cart handles cuts down the chance of getting sick from a stranger. And of course, lots of hand washing!
Yvonne Tabaracci says
10/17/2013 at 6:00 amLots of rest and drink lots of water…
Bons says
10/17/2013 at 7:25 amGet enough sleep, drink plenty of water and take vitamins
Nolie says
10/17/2013 at 7:31 amMy secret is taking vitamin C every single day and washing my hands a billion times a day.
Kristen says
10/17/2013 at 8:33 amWash my hands – a lot!
Kim M says
10/17/2013 at 9:45 amI always get the flu shot
Lesley Minto says
10/17/2013 at 9:55 amRelieve stress! Exercise, laugh, meditate, deep breathing…
ducky says
10/17/2013 at 11:39 amAvoid crowded places.
Lynn A says
10/17/2013 at 12:52 pmOil of rosemary and Vitamin C.
SueSueper says
10/17/2013 at 3:51 pmI like to get the flu shot, and be sure to wash hands regularly.
Stephanie N says
10/17/2013 at 4:20 pmlots of garlic
susan says
10/17/2013 at 7:45 pmOregano oil!!!
Brenda Penton says
10/17/2013 at 7:52 pmNot really a secret but I try to stay active and eat right. Since I started eating better and exercising 2 years ago I haven’t been sick.
Tom Ds says
10/17/2013 at 8:11 pmVitamin C!
Wayne Lecoy says
10/17/2013 at 8:38 pmI am entering your giveaway.
It would be great to win a Cold and Flu Defense Kit from Shoppers Drug Mart.
In response to your requirement to Tell you my secret for the best cold and flu defence!
Dress warm when you know it’s cold outside, use hand sanitizer and wash your hands regularly.
Thank you for having this giveaway!!!!!!!!!!
Aliya D says
10/17/2013 at 8:52 pmThe best defense against colds/flus is a pre-emptive strike: Flu-Shot!
Beth Gallinger says
10/17/2013 at 9:39 pmMy secret is to gets lots of rest.
Nicole W. says
10/17/2013 at 9:47 pmEchinacea – I swear by it! I load up when I start to feel a cold coming on, and often I never get one! I’m big on hand washing too! Thanks for the great giveaway 🙂
Fan R says
10/17/2013 at 9:48 pmTake vitamins, wear clothes to the season, NetiRinse every day.
Neil Anderson says
10/17/2013 at 10:40 pmeating healthy, (garlic) exercise and a good nights sleep
lucy kabatoff says
10/17/2013 at 11:28 pmlots of hand washing
Lisa H says
10/17/2013 at 11:34 pmMy best defense is taking vitamin C everyday and if I do get a cold, extra vitamin c!
Jordi says
10/18/2013 at 2:06 amMy secret is simple…..stay away from the sickly!
Nicole B says
10/18/2013 at 3:03 ameat well, drink lots of water and vitamin C!
Carolyn says
10/18/2013 at 9:17 amlots of water! staying hydrated keeps your immune system strong
Josh S says
10/18/2013 at 10:04 amEat Vitamins and get lots of rest.
Beth Rosell says
10/18/2013 at 2:18 pmGetting a flu shot and always washing your hands
Sarah N. says
10/18/2013 at 4:57 pmLots of Vitamin C
May says
10/18/2013 at 6:16 pmLots and lots of rest and plenty of fluids!
Jennifer I. says
10/18/2013 at 8:24 pmWash your hands lots!!!
Aisu says
10/18/2013 at 11:50 pmPrevention is better than the cure so taking care of yourself is the first defense to avoid getting sick.
Heather Holmberg says
10/19/2013 at 1:20 ami get sinus pain really bad .. i take antihistamines when it is chilly out and it lessens the hurt !
Pamalot says
10/19/2013 at 5:48 amthe best cold and flu defense is getting enough sleep and more sleep when you are experiencing a lot of stress
Holly says
10/19/2013 at 8:32 amEating healthy, drinking lots of water, vitamins!
Tammy Dalley says
10/19/2013 at 8:51 ameat lots of fruit and veggies, & gets lots of rest!!
Andrew P says
10/19/2013 at 12:44 pmWash your hands frequently, use hand sanitizer and get plenty of vitamins!
Sarah Stickney says
10/19/2013 at 2:30 pmlots and lots of sleep
Gvenny says
10/19/2013 at 3:29 pmCook with extra garlic, wash hands OFTEN & try my best to keep my hands away from my eyes & face!
Melanie says
10/19/2013 at 8:09 pmHey, hand washing is our best defence, and of course teaching those around us to cough and sneeze in their arms. But, if the flu or cold bugs have made their way through, I take out the trusty cool air mist humidifier out, along with hot lemon and honey drinks and I’m all about the nasal spray to relieve the sinus pressure! Lots of rest and liquids!
J says
10/19/2013 at 9:54 pmWash your hands often, consume enough liquids, and get plenty of sleep.
Andrea C says
10/20/2013 at 7:41 amWashing hands, over and over and over again………….everytime we come in the kids get to rewash………lol, not that they enjoy it
Ester G says
10/20/2013 at 8:03 am2000IU of Vitamin D every day
Marlene V (Enelram) says
10/20/2013 at 10:56 amhandwashing and getting plenty of rest
Roseline says
10/20/2013 at 2:33 pmlots of hand washing and vitamin D. extra vitamins in those months where we get less sun!
Londia says
10/20/2013 at 3:40 pmDrink plenty of water and wash hands plenty. Trying to stay away from anyone who is really sick if possible. Taking vitamin C.
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missbobloblaw says
10/20/2013 at 3:41 pmWashing hands, sanitizing stuff and eating immunity boosting foods!
lucy kabatoff says
10/20/2013 at 9:52 pmwash your hands often
lucy kabatoff says
10/21/2013 at 1:00 pmhand washing
Shawn W says
10/21/2013 at 4:43 pmI eat a lot of Vitamin C and fresh fruit/veggies
Viv Sluys says
10/22/2013 at 9:29 amGood hand washing, lots of vitamin C, lots of clear fluids, no sharing drinks, snacks etc….
shauna wyspianski says
10/22/2013 at 11:39 amI just try to avoid sick people, take vitamin c.
Mike Gismondi says
10/22/2013 at 3:51 pmlots of sleep works for me!
lucy kabatoff says
10/22/2013 at 5:18 pmeat healthy and exercise
Amanda Neilson says
10/23/2013 at 7:59 amCold FX and avoid crowds!
Janis says
10/23/2013 at 11:40 amSDM is my go-to for almost everything!!!
julia says
10/23/2013 at 12:14 pmFrequent hand washing and trying to get enough rest so my body can fight the cold germs:)
lucy kabatoff says
10/23/2013 at 4:37 pmstay away from people who are sick
Lee-Ann says
10/24/2013 at 7:40 amLots of hand washing and chicken noodle soup.
Carla Ehrenreich says
10/24/2013 at 6:33 pmI;ve been trying hard to break the habit of touching my face in hopes of avoiding the germs.
Mary I says
10/24/2013 at 8:36 pmHand washing and always have hand sanitizer around. Also ensure that I get the flu shot early in the season
Joan L. says
10/24/2013 at 11:05 pmWash your hands really well with soap and water. I try to avoid sick people.
Lindsay C says
10/25/2013 at 10:10 amI drink a lot of lemon juice and hot lemon & honey to help with colds and sore throats.
Lindsay C says
10/25/2013 at 10:16 amI love hot lemon and honey for sore throats and a vitamin C boost.
Shirley M says
10/25/2013 at 4:37 pmI find Oil of Oregano works well to help ward off illness. 5 drops under the tongue a few times a day when you feel something coming on. It tastes nasty but helps a lot!
Cathy C says
10/25/2013 at 5:46 pmCash your hands and get lots of sleep!
Catharine says
10/25/2013 at 6:10 pmHand washing.
Jules A. says
10/25/2013 at 9:11 pmI think washing your hands frequently is probably the best way to stay healthy
tennille says
10/26/2013 at 10:09 amWash your hands and take your vitamins, thats all I got.
Sandra says
10/26/2013 at 10:10 amWashing hands and avoiding people who are sick as much as possible
Rosanne Robinson says
10/26/2013 at 11:09 amtake vitamin C daily & wash hands constantly
Jody D says
10/26/2013 at 11:34 amEat healthy foods as much as possible in winter!
Danyel Zilinski says
10/26/2013 at 5:23 pmwash hands a lot, especially before eating!
Cathy Quinlan says
10/26/2013 at 6:25 pmTake lots of Vitamin C, eat healthy and wash your hands a lot.
Rebecca says
10/26/2013 at 7:48 pmI make sure to go to bed early and have lots of baths to relax and ease my muscles.
Linda Peters says
10/26/2013 at 7:58 pmWash hand constantly, drink lots of fluids and get as much rest and sleep as you can
Happy Chinadoll says
10/26/2013 at 9:50 pmWash hands often. Take Vitamin C pills.
Kam says
10/27/2013 at 12:29 amGarlic, eat lots of garlic!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
10/27/2013 at 7:47 amalways get your flu jab, keep hands clean, avoid crowds where possible.
sandra says
10/27/2013 at 7:48 amwash my hands alot and disinfect the handles on the doors of our house often.
cheryl says
10/27/2013 at 10:24 amwashing hands all the time after school and public places the most
Alison Braidwood says
10/27/2013 at 1:02 pmI take loads of vitamin c and echinacea at the first sign of a cold.
Alison K says
10/27/2013 at 1:46 pmMy secret for the best cold and flu defense is to not touch your face & to always wash hands.
Darwin says
10/27/2013 at 3:20 pmPurell and take vitamins, especially vitamins. The minute you feel sick, take some medication to nip it in the bud.
Wendy hutton says
10/27/2013 at 7:51 pmhandwashing and staying away from people
macfsh says
10/27/2013 at 8:50 pmI take zinc and lots of tea.
roger simmons says
10/28/2013 at 9:53 amLots of fluids
rachel williams says
10/28/2013 at 12:01 pmhand sanitizer & clorox wipes.
Sarah Jackson says
10/28/2013 at 12:28 pmMake sure to get enough sleep, ensure that you are always washing your hands and have a healthy diet
Marcus Barnes says
10/28/2013 at 4:29 pmDiet rich in dark leafy greens like kale.
Sara rai says
10/28/2013 at 4:35 pmHoney lemon tea, Vicks, soup
Melanie B says
10/28/2013 at 5:31 pmWash hands, vitamin C, lots of veggies & fruit
Jennifer L. says
10/28/2013 at 7:56 pmEating lots of fresh, raw fruit and veggies and take extra Vitamin C in the winter.
Lindsay says
10/28/2013 at 10:07 pmhandwashing, and eating healthy vitamin rich foods
April says
10/29/2013 at 10:38 amMy best tips are sleep, hydration, OTC analgesics, Vick vapour rub, and hand washing.
Mims W says
10/29/2013 at 12:00 pmwash hands wash hands wash hands!
Holly Messana says
10/29/2013 at 2:44 pmHand washing! Fingers out of the mouth.
ikkinlala says
10/29/2013 at 8:48 pmGet enough sleep.
Leanne B says
10/29/2013 at 8:59 pmCold FX!
Rebby says
10/29/2013 at 11:27 pmI take a ton of vitamins during flu season!
Audrey Skinner says
10/30/2013 at 1:44 pmAnnual flu shot and eating well.
alix hind says
10/31/2013 at 1:08 pmMy favorite defense for getting sick is a daily dose of oil of oregano. You can find it at any health food store and it works for more than just a cold. When I use OTC stuff, it usually just makes me groggy. I also wash and sanitize my hands often and try not to touch my face too much to prevent the spread of germs.
Jenness M says
10/31/2013 at 5:04 pmHandwashing and avoid doorknobs.
Heather D. says
10/31/2013 at 8:01 pmA gallon of orange juice and load up on the zinc and Nyquil.
Lindsay Cyr says
11/01/2013 at 8:31 amWe try to take a multivitamin every day to keep us all healthy.
angie smith says
11/01/2013 at 8:53 amtons of raw garlic is our secret!
Colleen K says
11/01/2013 at 8:57 amWash hands often especially when in public places and don’t touch face!
debbie s says
11/01/2013 at 9:25 amlysol wipes and hand washing!
Rene says
11/01/2013 at 3:38 pmLots of water and rest, and washing hands often!
eleanor says
11/02/2013 at 8:38 amWash my hands, wear gloves and use a salt wash or gargle.
Olivia says
11/02/2013 at 12:47 pmWash your hands often.
cheryl hodgkins says
11/02/2013 at 5:08 pmStaying away for those who are sick, getting the flu shot and drinking warm tea and honey
Elaine says
11/02/2013 at 6:47 pmhoney and lemon in tea – hot or cold.
Elaine says
11/03/2013 at 9:56 amI love Advil for the aches and I suck on honey candy.
raven says
11/03/2013 at 3:48 pmwashing hands more often
Barbara W, says
11/04/2013 at 12:35 amThe thing I try to remember is to wash my hands frequently when I’ve been around people. I live alone, but also try to remember to wash my hands after I go downstairs to get the post. I catch nearly everything going, so being mindful of my surroundings, trying to avoid those who are actually sick, and not shaking hands during cold and flu season help somewhat.
Dayna Janzen says
11/04/2013 at 7:07 amI usually just stay in bed and have hubby bring me chicken noodle soup. He loves to take all those cold & flu medications where I usually just ride it out!
ivy pluchinsky says
11/04/2013 at 8:32 amdrink lots of tea, orange juice, get plenty of rest, don’t go outside if you can avoid it, and take apple cidar vinegar it really does work
Erin McGrath says
11/04/2013 at 11:20 amWash hands often!
Rhonda W G. says
11/04/2013 at 11:38 amI get the flu shot!
Amirah says
11/04/2013 at 12:34 pmhand washing and staying away from sick people is my defense.
Jo-Anne Pfoh says
11/04/2013 at 1:14 pmstay away from malls during busy hours and keep hand sanitizer in your pocket use it often
Tannis W says
11/04/2013 at 6:35 pmLots of vitamin c and probiotics.
Samantha turnbull says
11/04/2013 at 7:41 pmI take liquid echinacea in my tea to keep the colds away
Jacqueline Sampson says
11/04/2013 at 10:35 pmcold FX baby!! I swear by it!!
BarbFS says
11/04/2013 at 11:00 pmMy best defense secret for the best cold and flu prevention is practicing good hygiene. Eating and drinking lots of vitamin C rich foods is also very important! 🙂
Christy Martin says
11/05/2013 at 5:40 amFor people that take public transit or school buses, get into the habit of applying hand sanitizer the second you a free! I tend to ride gloves off, for this reason alone.
Charmaine T says
11/05/2013 at 8:13 amElderberry syrup!
Dianne G. says
11/05/2013 at 7:12 pmIf I feel a cold coming on I take Cold FX, drink lots of fluids and pile the covers on my bed. It seems to lessen the severity or I am able to avoid it completely.
Jennifer P. says
11/06/2013 at 1:05 amFrequent hand washing.
Kim says
11/06/2013 at 8:30 amhand sanitizer and orange juice
Sylvia says
11/06/2013 at 10:06 amDrink hot lemon tea with ginger
Tara Jensen says
11/06/2013 at 11:39 amhand washing!
Michelle B says
11/06/2013 at 6:21 pmWash hands often, and carry a travel size hand sanitizer in your purse.
michelle hebert says
11/06/2013 at 7:47 pmalways washing hands and cleaning things that everyone touches
pat george says
11/07/2013 at 6:35 amif you feel a cold coming hot,,, go to bed, read a book and drink a hot toddy
Deb Dorrington says
11/07/2013 at 3:06 pmI believe in the power of vitamin C and Oil of Oregano…also washing hand often and keeping them away from your face.
Lori P says
11/07/2013 at 4:04 pmLots of sleep, hand-washing, hot tea and hot lemon.
Adina H. says
11/07/2013 at 5:16 pmWash your hands often, and try to avoid high traffic, congested places like shopping malls.
Catherine K (@cathyincanada) says
11/07/2013 at 8:42 pmHeaps of water and vitamin C!
Amy C says
11/07/2013 at 9:34 pmHand washing lots is my best tip.
julia says
11/08/2013 at 12:33 pmwashing your hands often, getting lots of rest and eating well.
lucy kabatoff says
11/11/2013 at 4:49 pmEat Healthy
lucy kabatoff says
11/13/2013 at 1:13 pmtry to avoid crowds