We all wish we could stay healthy 100% of the time without worrying about germs or infection, but when flu season arrives, we’re all at risk. Find the perfect health insurance policy to keep yourself protected this flu season. Once you’re fully insured, you can take additional steps to avoid getting sick. 

3 Tricks for Avoiding the Flu

1. Wash Your Hands

This is fairly common but underrated advice. Simple soap and warm water will do the trick. It’s imperative to wash your hands regularly, especially after going to the bathroom and before eating. Wash them after any possible risk of contamination, including coming into contact with a potentially contaminated person or going to the hospital.

2. Don’t Touch Your Face

Viral infections like the flu usually enter via the mouth, nose, or eyes. Even if you have successfully avoided breathing in germs, they can still get in by settling on your hands and then transferring into your mouth, nose, or eyes when you touch your face.  Washing your hands regularly will minimize this risk, but making an effort to keep your hands away from your face will keep you even safer.

3. Get Your Rest

This one might not seem as obvious, but it’s equally important—while you’re sleeping, your body takes the time to heal and rejuvenate. If you’re sleep deprived or even just maintaining an inconsistent and erratic sleep schedule, stress can take its toll on your immune system. Develop stable and healthy sleep habits by going to bed at the same time each night and waking up at the same time every morning, even on weekends. This will keep your immune system strong to fight off any incoming virus before it has a chance to knock you off your feet.

No matter how smart you are during flu season, you still need health insurance. Even if you’re careful, you and your family are still at risk, and insurance is the only way to make sure you aren’t caught off guard. There isn’t a substitute for comprehensive coverage.

Our experienced agents at Farmers Insurance Group in Mountain Grove, MO, want to help you find the perfect health insurance policy to keep you protected this flu season. Farmers Insurance Group is one of the most recognized carriers in the United States offering health insurance, life insurance, and many other services. Our team of dedicated agents has years of experience helping every client find the perfect policy. Give us a call at (417) 926-7900, or check us out online to find the right coverage for your needs.