Tips from AmeriPlan on Preventing Colds and the Flu.

It’s that time of year again – the cold and flu season. The peak of the cold and flu season is approaching, and it usually falls in January or February.
Here are some AmeriPlan tips to keep those cumbersome germs at bay and to stay healthy when it seems everyone around you is coughing, wheezing or sneezing:
Wash your hands. Sure, it’s an obvious one, but this simple preventive act can really ward off infections. Warm water and soap will kill germs, and hand sanitizer will work if you don’t have time or access to a sink. It’s important to wash your hands vigorously for at least 20 seconds to reap the full germ-fighting protection.
Clean and disinfect surfaces. Whenever you touch a doorknob, a faucet or answer your phone, there could be a cold or flu virus lurking on the surface. Use an alcohol-based cleaner to regularly clean any surfaces in your home or office, including your keyboard.
Avoid touching your face. You’re more likely to get sick if you transfer germs from your hands to your eyes, nose or mouth.
Adopt healthy habits. You’re less likely to get sick if you’re eating healthy, getting plenty of sleep and exercise and drinking enough water.
If you do get sick, stay home. Don’t go to work or school if you’re sick. You’ll only be spreading germs to others. Instead, stay home, relax, and ride out the illness until you are well enough to return to the office.
Get a flu shot. A flu vaccine is one of the best ways to prevent getting the flu. Now is the time to get a flu shot so that you’ll be protected when everyone around you is contracting the flu.
If you can’t afford to get sick because you don’t have health insurance, AmeriPlan discount health plans can help ease the financial burden. Discount health plans are an affordable alternative to health insurance, providing members with steep discounts on medical services for membership fees as low as $49.95 for the entire household.
Discount health plans don’t have waiting periods and pre-authorization isn’t required. Simply visit a doctor within the AmeriPlan network and receive discounts on most common procedures and visits, including prescriptions.
To find a discount health or dental plan that works for you, visit our AmeriPlan website here