Five ways to prevent the risk of viral infections in winter.

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Viral infections are among the most common afflictions of man. It usually lasts a week or two. But when you’re infected this period seems like a long time, so here are a few ways you can prevent getting infected with viral infections and avoid its potentially serious complications.

Wash Your Hands-Frequent handwashing helps prevent transmission of illness. A cold virus on your hands can stay alive for up to three hours. If during that time you touch your eyes or nose, you could become infected.
Avoid Touching Your Eyes or Nose-Washing your hands often is important, but you may not be able to keep up with every handshake, doorknob, or elevator button. Get in the habit of not touching your eyes or nose unless you’ve just washed your hands, as they are the most common routes of entry for flu and cold viruses.
Stay Hydrated-Dry, centrally heated air can promote dehydration, which may leave you more susceptible to illness. Drink beverages throughout the day to stay hydrated and have a glass of water when you feel thirsty.
Get Enough Sleep-It is hard to fight infection if your body isn’t well-rested. To help you sleep well, try to keep a regular routine at bedtime. Adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night.
Stay Away From People Fighting a Cold-While it’s not always possible to avoid every person fighting a cold, try to avoid contact with those you know are ill. This is especially true for people with compromised immune systems.

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