Vaccine alternatives to prevent flu virus infection

October 30, 8:08 PMUnschooling ExaminerSara McGrath

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H1N1 and other flu viruses take several days after entering the body (via mouth and nose) to spread and present symptoms. Gargling with salt water, cleaning the nose, and drinking hot liquids can flush flu germs from the body before they have sufficient time to proliferate.

Steps to Prevent Viral  Infection

• Wash hands frequently.
• Keep hands off the face. Consider wearing a face mask.
• Gargle twice a day (or more) with warm salt water or mouth wash to flush out flu germs.
• Clean nostrils once a day (or more) with warm salt water to reduce the viral population.
• Boost natural immunity with foods rich in vitamin C, as well as vitamin A, vitamin D, Omega-3 fatty acids, and probiotics. Zinc boosts absorption of vitamin C supplements.
• Drink plenty of warm liquids (coffee, tea, broth) to flush viruses out of the throat and into the stomach where they cannot proliferate.

During a pandemic outbreak of flu virus, such as the present outbreak of H1N1 swine flu, avoiding contact with the virus may be difficult or impossible.Good nose and mouth hygiene and good nutrition can go a long way toward protecting children from developing a severe infection.