5 Reasons Not to Panic Excessively Amidst the Flu Virus Outbreak with Tokopedia

Kapanlagi.com - Seasonal changes often bring various diseases, one of which is the flu. Affecting all ages, the flu has various levels of severity. However, this does not mean that the widespread flu virus should be faced with an excessive attitude such as choosing to isolate oneself at home. No need to panic, Tokopedia provides curated health products in the Tokopedia Cares for Health program. However, remain cautious by considering the following 5 reasons.

Simple Habits to Prevent Flu

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Hands can be a medium for the transmission of the flu, especially after being in public places or in contact with sick people. To prevent the spread of the flu virus, the simple habit of washing hands is the best way.

Use antiseptic soap and clean water to wash hands after using the bathroom, coming from outside the house, or before eating. If necessary, also carry a hand sanitizer that can be used anytime and anywhere to eliminate germs and viruses on hands. 

Get Enough Sleep

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Overtime work can affect your immune system. To avoid the flu, it is recommended to ensure that you get enough sleep to rest your body and boost your immune system. Get into the habit of sleeping at the same time every day and avoid watching TV or using gadgets before bed, as this can disrupt the quality of your sleep.

Nutritious Eating Habits for a Healthy Life

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A strong immune system will help protect you from the flu. When you do get sick, your immune system also helps your body recover quickly. In addition to getting at least 8 hours of sleep per night, maintain a healthy and nutritious diet. Limit sugar, junk food, and fatty foods. Instead, consume a variety of fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamins and antioxidants to strengthen your body's condition.

You can also regularly consume herbs that can boost your immune system, such as turmeric. The benefits of turmeric are known to effectively strengthen the immune system and prevent various diseases, including the flu. Besides using it as a spice in cooking, you can make turmeric into a drink by boiling it with enough water.

Simple Habits that are Effective in Preventing the Flu

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The flu is highly contagious through droplets produced when coughing or sneezing. For flu sufferers, it is important to get used to simple habits such as sneezing or coughing on the inside of the elbow, and wearing a mask is important to break the chain of transmission.

In addition, use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth when sneezing and coughing, then dispose of it after use. It may seem trivial, but research conducted by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor shows that maintaining personal hygiene and using masks can reduce the spread of flu by up to 75 percent.

Household Cleanliness Maintained

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Who says staying indoors will provide 100 percent protection from the flu? This is because flu virus-containing droplets can contaminate surfaces or be transmitted by hands when touching doorknobs, furniture, or even TV remotes. Therefore, it is important to regularly clean the house, school, or office, especially items that are frequently touched, using disinfectants.

Seeing the prevalence of the flu virus, many people decide to spend more time at home rather than traveling. Well, when it comes to shopping, Tokopedia, known as the largest marketplace in Indonesia, offers an attractive program called Tokopedia Peduli Sehat. It offers a variety of products to maintain personal and family health, ranging from masks, herbal products, cleaning supplies, vitamins & supplements, antiseptics & hand sanitizers, to thermometers & UV sterilizers starting from IDR 10,000.

In addition to getting various health products, Tokopedia also has another interesting program called Lengkapi Persediaan Rumah. Without the need to go out of the house, you can get various household needs ranging from food ingredients to baby necessities such as diapers and milk, starting from IDR 20,000.

There is no need to panic excessively in the face of the threat of the flu virus that is currently spreading. Trust in Tokopedia to fulfill various needs that will help maintain the health of yourself and your loved ones.

(kly/tmi)