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Eva Judge
As most of us already know, there are some diseases and illnesses that can only be caught once. For the most part, chicken pox are a good example of this phenomenon: once you've had chicken pox, you aren't very likely to come down with it again. Your body builds up a resistance to the illness as it fights it, and the "instructions" for deflecting it are then retained. Even if you're exposed to it in the future, your immune system will know what to do to ward it off. Unfortunately, influenza does not work that way. In fact, the prevalence of influenza - and its continued "success" year after year - are largely due to the fact that recurrences are all too common. Why Does Influenza Recur So Often? Wouldn't it be nice if you could just catch the flu once, then be done with it for life? Sadly, this is not the case. Most of us will contend with the flu multiple times during our life - sometimes twice within the same season. Why? Because influenza can belong to one of two different families - type A or type B. Also, different strains are always mutating and coming around again. Last seasons flu can easily mutate and return making you sick again. This is precisely why the flu vaccination has to be updated every year - and why you should make a point of getting it. Avoid A Recurrence Of The Flu: Diet - Consuming a healthy diet is one of the best ways to avoid a recurrence of the flu. A healthy diet helps boost your immune system. Strong immune systems are much better at fighting off the flu than compromised immune systems. Fresh fruits and vegetables - along with lean meats and other healthy sources of protein - should all be staples of your daily diet. Get Plenty Of Exercise To Avoid A Recurrence - Your diet isn't the only thing that can contribute to a healthy immune system. Getting plenty of regular exercise can keep your body strong. A strong body is much likelier to have a strong immune system, and is better able to fight off the influenza virus. Even something as simple as a daily walk can do wonders for your health. Get Flu Vaccinations - One of the perks of living in modern times is having easy access to the flu vaccine. By receiving it once a year, you can largely avoid the flu. It is the best way to keep the flu at bay, as it is developed based on the three most prevalent strains per year. Make it a habit to get your flu shot each year and avoid a recurrence of the flu.
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