Cough and Cold
Kerry Walker • July 2, 2019
How will you avoid the cold this winter?
Most people get colds in the winter and spring, but it is possible to get a cold any time of the year. Symptoms usually include:
- sore throat
- runny nose
- coughing
- sneezing
The first step is getting the flu vaccination to reduced the likelihood of becoming sick with the flu.
Wash your hands: Its a simple but effective way of removing germs and viruses from your skin and reducing the risk of colds. Use soap and water to scrub your hands thoroughly. If you do not have access to water, using an alcohol based hand sanitiser can also help.
Avoid getting too close to people who are sick: Most people will understand if you do not wish to shake hands or hug when they are sick. restricting contact with sick people can help you avoid catching the cold virus.
Keep a healthy lifestyle: Eating healthy and ensuring you get enough sleep is important to keeping your body strong. a healthy lifestyle can help your body fight off any unwanted viruses faster.
Keep your surroundings clean: If you do fall ill with a cold it is best to stay home to avoid passing the virus on to others. Keeping your surroundings clean can help stop the spread of germs and viruses to others.
And of course if you do find yourself suffering from a cold you can always see your pharmacist who can recommend ways to reduce the severity of your symptoms.
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Who is at risk? Travelled or transited through Iran, mainland China or South Korea • Anyone who has been in Iran, mainland China or South Korea in the past 14 days or is a close or casual contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19 is at the highest risk of infection. • If you have been in Iran, mainland China (excluding Hong Kong SAR, Macau and Taiwan) or South Korea in the past 14 days you are advised to: o stay at home (self-quarantine) o avoid public settings - this means you should not attend work, school, childcare or university or go to other public places such as restaurants, cinemas or shopping centres and should not use public transport or taxis o do this for 14 days after leaving mainland China, South Korea or Iran (other than when seeking medical care) o only people who usually live in the household should be in the home. Do not allow visitors into the home. o you should stay in a different room to other people as much as possible. Had close contact with a confirmed case • If you have been in close contact with someone who has coronavirus disease (COVID-19) stay at home (self-quarantine). Travelled Internationally The situation is evolving rapidly as we find out more about this disease. Increasing numbers of countries are reporting cases with rapid increases in many places. As such travellers returning from any country outside Australia are now considered at risk of COVID-19. At this stage, only returning travellers from Iran, South Korea and China should self- isolate. If you are arriving in Australia from Italy, you must present for health screening at the border as directed. Unless you are instructed to, you do not need to isolate at home. If you have returned from international travel in the last 14 days and begin to feel unwell and develop a fever or shortness of breath, a cough or respiratory illness, you should call the dedicated hotline on 1800 675 398 for advice. Elderly or have pre-existing medical conditions Many people will suffer only mild symptoms; however, early indications are that the elderly and people with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart and lung disease are more at risk of experiencing severe symptoms.
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