10 Ways to Keep Yourself Healthy This Winter

1. Wash your hands - frequent hand washing is a must if you hope to keep germs at bay.

2. Don't touch – keep your hands away from your eyes, nose or mouth to prevent germs from infecting the body.

3. Use Hand Sanitizers – carry with you when don’t have access to a washroom.

4. Bring your own sanitized items – stay away from the vending machines, bring your own snacks, water and even things like pens with you.

5. Cover up - cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow.

6. Disinfect where you live - use germ-killing cleaning products, like Lysol, bleach or boiling water, to disinfect your house/condo/apartment.

7. Avoid contagious crowds - unless it's an emergency, stay clear of the waiting room at doctor's office. Shop during off peak hours or in off-the-beaten-path stores.

8. Don’t smoke - studies show that smokers have more frequent and severe colds.

9. Take care of yourself - get plenty of sleep, exercise, eat healthy foods and drink plenty of fluids.

10. Don’t let the flu stop you!! – get your flu shot at one of these UI Health Pharmacy locations:

University Village Pharmacy 722 W. Maxwell Street, 2nd floor
Wood Street Pharmacy, 840 S. Wood St.
Taylor Street Pharmacy/EEI,  1855 W. Taylor St., 1st floor
Outpatient Care Center/OCC, 1801 W. Taylor St., Suite 3B

It’s quick and easy and will cost less than big pharmacy chains!