When one family member gets a cold, it’s only a matter of time until everyone in the house is bunged up. It’s so important to keep the whole family healthy, especially during the next few months where we spend more time going between the cold outdoors and central heating making us more prone to catching the dreaded bug.
Any parents out there will have an extra layer of stress when it comes to cold and flu season and will be looking for simple things that can help prevent those pesky colds at bay and keep the whole family healthy. Below are some helpful tips for boosting your family’s immune system and preventing the spread of germs this Autumn Winter.
- Have kids wash their hands frequently at home and school
Since kids often touch their mouths and faces, parents should make sure their kids’ hands are washed with soap and water to remove germs before eating, after using the bathroom, and when they come inside from playing.
- Get active – indoors or outdoors
Kids should get regular, moderate exercise to boost their immune systems. Studies have shown that being active can help reduce cold and flu symptoms.
- Stock up on vitamins
One of the easiest things you can do is add vitamins to your daily routine that help the immune system function more robustly. Vitabiotics have products for the whole family to keep you healthy and protected this cold and flu season.
Wellkid Smart Chewable (RRP: €12.99) With a special formulation of 21 nutrients, including iodine to contribute to normal growth, iron to help with cognitive development, plus vitamin D needed for healthy immune system and bone development, Wellkid Smart Chewable is a best way to safeguard your child’s intake of a wide range of important nutrients. These Wellkid natural multi-vitamins are suitable for vegetarian diets and gluten free. Perfect for everyone!
Wellteen Him (RRP: €13.99) and Wellteen Her (RRP: €13.99) Developed – tailored supplements to support the growing nutritional needs and busy lifestyles of teenagers. With Iron and Vitamin C which contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, Wellteen includes zinc, iron and iodine which contribute to the cognitive function, whilst pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance to help support concentration levels. Iron also contributes to normal formation of red blood cells & haemoglobin and contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body to support cells and organs. It is the ideal food supplement when diet isn’t top of their to do list.
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- Get plenty of sleep
Children need between 9 and 14 hours of sleep a day depending on their age. Lack of sleep can weaken the immune system and increase the risk of getting sick.
- Air it out
The chilly air and winter cold would make most close their windows with the heat on, but this could be causing sickness. Opening your windows will increase airflow and decrease the number of airborne viruses latching onto your kids. The better the ventilation, the less likely the viruses are going to get transmitted from one person to another.