Along with considering taking flu shots this winter, consider this: there might just be some common sense things you can do to stay healthy. Do sleep, ventilate your home and eat garlic and mushrooms. Don’t over use hand sanitizer, eat too many comfort foods or run yourself ragged.

As the days get shorter and night approaches faster, think about trying to get to sleep earlier. It’s your body’s natural way to fight off germs.
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