Best of MUSUBI: Stay Healthy in Winter!

Posted on 11/24/2023 Last updated on 01/11/2024

Top photo: yuzu2039さん on PhotoAC

Welcome again to Best of MUSUBI, where we revisit articles from the past and breath new life into them with updated information and photos!

If saying goodbye to the warmer months is hard for you, you aren’t alone. In the last few years, the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the way many of us perceive time. 2023 is at an end and it’s nearly December. Now winter is upon us, and along with coronavirus, there’s also the seasonal flu and lesser colds to contend with.

Fortunately, you can take several preventative measures to counter all of the above and hopefully enjoy a healthy end of the year.

Remember to:

● Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. You’d be amazed what this simple act can do to help cut down on germs.

● Cover your cough and sneeze, dispose of tissues and wash your hands immediately afterwards.

● Regularly clean and disinfect surfaces you use often, such as benchtops and door handles.

● Avoid extended contact with people who are unwell with cold or flu-like symptoms.

● Stay home if you yourself are unwell and especially if you have a high temperature.

● Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes. If you must touch your eyes, use a strong tissue, but try to avoid doing it until you have just washed your hands.

● Avoid unnecessary bodily contact. It’s virtually impossible on crowded city trains, but do what you can.

● Indoors and in crowded areas, use a mask if you are feeling ill to mitigate the spread of germs.

And finally…

In the winter, particularly as the holidays near, we need to remember to balance minimizing risk with enjoying socialization and seasonal festivities. Make sure you bring some balance into your social life, but keep in mind that that while the worst of the pandemic is behind us, sickness- be it the flu, coronavirus, common cold, whatever- will always be with us. Take care of your body, but don’t forget to take care of yourself mentally as well. Stay safe, and happy holiday season!

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Top photo: yuzu2039さん on PhotoAC